Question

Which of the following CORRECTLY states the relationship between the federal and states judiciaries?

Answer 1

Which of the following CORRECTLY states the relationship between the federal and state judiciaries?

A.

the two generally operate separately, although federal courts may overrule state court decisions that violate the U.S. Constitution or federal law

B.

the two always operate separately, and neither system ever interferes with the other's decisions

C.

all state courts are trial courts, while all federal courts are appeals courts

D.

state courts have original jurisdiction in civil cases, while federal courts have original jurisdiction in criminal cases

Answer 2

I think you forgot the options, but i can give you some information that might be useful: the two are independent, but still, the federal courts can decide whether the state courts took their decisions according to the constitution.