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Trial Courts vs Appellate Courts Quiz

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Trial Courts vs Appellate Courts: a General level Law quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!

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Question 1

What is the main function of a trial court?

A To write new legislation

B To pardon convicted criminals

C To hear facts and decide a verdict

D To review the fairness of a past trial

Question 2

What is the main function of an appellate court?

A To arrest suspects

B To sentence defendants

C To hear witnesses testify

D To review if the law was applied correctly

Question 3

Do appellate courts usually hold new trials?

A Yes, every time

B No, they review the existing record

C Only in murder cases

D Only if the defendant asks

Question 4

Who determines the facts of the case in a trial court?

A The jury or a trial judge

B The media

C The police chief

D The appellate judge

Question 5

What do appellate courts look for?

A A chance to retry the defendant

B New evidence

C Public opinion

D Legal errors made during the trial

📋 This quiz has 15 questions in total.