The true statement about the court system from the given options is:
State court systems tend to follow the same structure as the federal court system.
This means that both state and federal courts typically have a tiered system that includes trial courts, appellate courts, and a supreme court, albeit the specific names and structures may vary by state.
The other statements are false because:
- State court systems do have their own Supreme Court for the state.
- Federal courts are not only appellate courts; they also include trial courts (U.S. District Courts).
- State courts can hear both trial cases and appellate cases.