Question

MATCH TO THE DEFINITIONS!

judges are elected; Civil cases and minor criminal cases; hears the most cases of all courts


judges are elected; cases are Civil cases - such as wills, traffic violations, legal guardians,


judges are elected; hears Civil cases as well as preliminary Criminal Cases


judges are elected; court is responsible for Civil and Criminal cases and ALL felony cases
1.
State Court

2.
Superior Court

3.
Juvenile Court

4.
Probate Court

Answer 1

The correct answers are as follows:

1. State Court-handle the massive majority of civil and criminal cases in the United States.

In the United states, each state has its own laws, that when broken can lead to state court hearings. Each state has power to enforce its own laws, which can differ from other states' laws. For instance, Florida might have different state laws about traffic violations from Illinois' state laws regarding traffic violations.

2. Probate Court - a particular type of court that pacts with the will, property, and arrears of an individual who has passed away.

Probate court refers to a specific type of court that deals with the will, property and arrears of a recently deceased person. The aim of a probate court judge is to make sure that the deceased person's debts are paid off, and assets listed in a person's will are properly distributed to the intended parties.

3. Magistrate Court - a lower court where, in numerous jurisdictions, all criminal actions begins.

Magistrate court is a lower court, which is the go to and starting point when it comes trials regarding minor civil and criminal matters. A magistrate court would deal with matters such as petty theft, minor shoplifting and matters of contract involving a relatively small amount of money. In the United States, magistrate judges assist state/ district court judges in their proceedings.

4. Superior Court - has limitless jurisdiction with respect to civil and criminal legal cases.

Superior court refers to a state trial court that has unlimited jurisdiction regarding civil and criminal legal cases. In the United states, the superior court has general jurisdiction ranked higher in jurisdiction over other courts.

Answer 2

1. State Court - handle the massive majority of civil and criminal cases in the United States

2. Probate Court - a particular type of court that pacts with the will, property, and arrears of an individual who has passed away.

3. Magistrate Court - a lower court where, in numerous jurisdictions, all criminal actions begins.

4. Superior Court - has limitless jurisdiction with respect to civil and criminal legal cases