Question

according to the presentation, why were the state courts created?
to prevent the federal government from getting too large
to allow states to make their own laws
to expand jurisdiction
to prevent cities from prosecuting criminals

Explanation:

State courts were created in part to handle cases within state - level jurisdiction, expanding the overall judicial reach. Preventing the federal government from getting too large is more about the system of checks and balances in a broader sense. Allowing states to make laws is not the main reason for state courts' creation. Preventing cities from prosecuting criminals is not a valid reason for state courts' existence.

Answer:

To expand jurisdiction