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24 June, 10:10

In the 1950s, many African Americans brought cases against their local and state governments because their rights were being denied. If the person did not like the decision of the court, he or she can take the case to a higher court level. The cases are taken all the way to the U. S. Supreme Court, which only presides over cases involving federal or Constitutional law.

What is one of the roles of federal courts?

A. to review cases that have been appealed in the state courts

B. to determine which cases can be appealed in state courts

C. to decide whether local and state courts are doing their jobs

D. to preside over all civil rights case in the United States

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  1. 24 June, 13:08
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    One of the roles of Federal courts is to review cases that have been appealed in the state courts, Option A.

    Explanation:

    Federal courts hear many cases like the cases which involve constitutionality of a law. There may be cases which involves treaties of public ministers or Ambassadors, disputes between two or more states can also be resolved by federal courts.

    In 1950s, though the Constitution had stated that everyone is equal but still African Americans were not always treated equally. Federal courts could take cases that have been appealed in state courts, in case the concerned person is not happy with the result.
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