Question

questions
multiple choice- circle the letter of the

1. which of the following is not a state court?

a. district court b. supreme court
c. appellate court d. circuit court

1. what are responsibilities of the il supreme cou

a. supervise lower courts b. interpret state law
c. monitor court workload d. all of the above

1. how are judges usually selected?

a. by the governor b. by general assembly
c. by the people d. by the president

1. most of the state’s court cases would take place in

the following court:
a. circuit b. appellate
c. supreme d. district
short answer

1. what are the three types of courts in illinois?

1. the average citizen is likely to come in contact

with this branch of government. name one reason
why you would be required to go to court.

vocabulary match - match the statement in
section a with the vocabulary word in section b
a
___ 1. the minimum number of judges required to
perform court business.
___ 2. hearing a case for the first time.
___ 3. the judicial process of the state begins here.
___ 4. to order a public agency to perform an act
required by law which it has neglected.
___ 5. the legal procedure that keeps the government
from holding you indefinitely without showing cause.
b
a. original jurisdiction b. mandamus
d. habeas corpus e. circuit court
illinois judicial branch by the numbers
choose the correct number from the bank to match
the statement.
number bank: 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 22, 35
___ number of appellate districts in illinois

Explanation:

Multiple Choice

1. Supreme Courts are the highest state courts, while District, Appellate, and Circuit Courts are state-level trial/appellate courts.
2. The Illinois Supreme Court oversees lower courts, interprets state law, and manages court system workload, so all options apply.
3. In Illinois, most judges are elected by the general public in regular elections.
4. District Courts (now Circuit Courts in Illinois) handle the vast majority of routine state court cases like small claims, traffic, and minor criminal matters.

Short Answer

1. Illinois's court system has three core tiers.
2. Common reasons for a citizen to go to court relate to legal obligations or disputes.

Vocabulary Match

1. (Note: The term for minimum judges is missing from Section B, but based on standard terms, this would align with a quorum; however, using provided options, this is an incomplete match. Assuming a typo, if we proceed with given terms)
2. Original jurisdiction refers to hearing a case first.
3. The start of the judicial process falls under original jurisdiction.
4. Mandamus is a court order forcing a public agency to fulfill its legal duty.
5. Habeas corpus prevents indefinite detention without cause.

Illinois Judicial Branch Number Match

Illinois has 5 appellate districts.

Answer:

Multiple Choice

1. b. Supreme Court
2. d. all of the above
3. c. by the people
4. d. District

Short Answer

1. Circuit (Trial) Courts, Appellate Courts, and the Illinois Supreme Court
2. Example: To resolve a traffic ticket violation, or to serve as a juror, or to address a small claims dispute.

Vocabulary Match

1. (No matching term provided in Section B)
2. a. original jurisdiction
3. a. original jurisdiction
4. b. mandamus
5. d. habeas corpus

Illinois Judicial Branch Number Match

5