Question

Which statement describes how the federal and state court systems compare?

Only the state judicial branch has a court of appeals.
Only the federal judicial branch conducts trials.
Both federal and state judges are appointed to lifetime terms.
Both federal and state branches have a Supreme Court and lower courts.

Answer 1

Both federal and state branches have a Supreme Court and lower courts.

Explanation: Each system has a highest court (the U.S. Supreme Court federally; a state supreme court in each state) plus lower trial and appellate courts. The other statements are incorrect.