Question

What are the three basic levels of courts?
Local, state, and federal
Trial, civil, and criminal
City, county, and state
Trial, appellate, and supreme

Answer 1

The three basic levels of courts are **trial, appellate, and supreme**.

- **Trial courts** are where cases are first heard and decided.
- **Appellate courts** review decisions made by trial courts to ensure proper legal principles were applied.
- **Supreme courts** are the highest level of court in a jurisdiction, typically handling final appeals and important legal questions.