Question

a main difference between state and federal courts is
state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state.
state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.
state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.
state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.

Explanation:

Under the U.S. judicial system, state courts handle most intrastate disputes (including those between citizens of the same state), while federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between two or more states. The other options are incorrect: the first reverses jurisdiction, and the last two misstate that state courts do not consider law and precedents (both state and federal courts use facts, law, and precedents in decision-making).

Answer:

state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.