10
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The Judicial Branch

Question 10 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

A type of jurisdiction that state and local trial courts have is

Answer
A
civil jurisdiction.
B
original jurisdiction.
C
limited jurisdiction.
D
criminal jurisdiction.

Explanation

Trial courts usually have original jurisdiction, meaning they hear a case for the first time and determine the facts. Appellate courts, by contrast, review decisions made by lower courts. “Limited jurisdiction” describes courts restricted to certain types or amounts of cases, not the general type of jurisdiction asked for here.

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