The correct statement among the options provided is: State court systems tend to follow the same structure as the federal court system.
Here's a brief explanation of the other statements:
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State court systems do not have their own Supreme Court for the state. (False: Most states have their own Supreme Court or equivalent highest court.)
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State courts can only hear trial cases. (False: State courts can hear both trial cases and appellate cases.)
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Federal courts are only appellate courts. (False: Federal courts include both trial courts (District Courts) and appellate courts (Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court).)