Multiple-Choice Questions.
Here’s some examples of the comparison tables and multiple choice questions you might see on the AP Government exam:
- Which of the following is an accurate comparison of U.S District Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court?
| U.S. District Courts | U.S. Supreme Court | |
| (A) | Typically have jurisdiction over violent crimes, like murder, rape, or armed robbery | Hears trials involving the death penalty |
| (B) | Hold trials involving federal crimes and high-dollar disputes between citizens from different states | Is a nine-judge panel with both original and appellate jurisdiction |
| (C) | Can take cases appealed from state courts | Can hear cases involving federal law, but not state law |
| (D) | Are served by judges elected by the people | Has justices serving life terms |
2. Which of the following is an accurate comparison of civil and criminal courts?
| Civil Courts | Criminal Courts | |
| (A) | Rulings are final and cannot be appealed | Try felonies, not misdemeanors |
| (B) | Do not have juries or jury trials | Can be appealed if a “not guilty” verdict is delivered at trial |
| (C) | Hear lawsuits where plaintiffs seek a recovery of damages | Require a verdict of guilty beyond a reasonable doubt to convict a defendant |
| (D) | Are in the federal judicial system, not the state judicial systems | Hold trials where the government charges accused criminals |