State Courts
What is the highest court in a state's judicial system?
Supreme Court
Who appoints judges to state courts?
The Governor
Which type of cases do state courts typically handle?
Criminal cases
Who presides over a trial in a state court?
The Judge
How are state court judges usually selected?
By election or appointment
What is the purpose of an appellate court in the state judicial system?
To hear appeals from lower courts
How many levels of courts are typically found in a state's judicial system?
3
What does a jury do in a state court trial?
Decide the defendant's guilt or innocence
Which of the following is not a type of state court?
Military Court
What is the highest judicial authority in a state court system?
State Supreme Court