At the Second Level of State Courts Are the Trial

question 41

Multiple Choice

At the second level of state courts are the trial courts of general jurisdiction, usually referred to as major trial courts. An estimated 3,200 major trial courts in the 50 states and the District of Columbia are staffed by more than 11,000 judges (LaFountain et al. 2008) . The term general jurisdiction means that these courts have the legal authority to decide all matters not specifically delegated to lower courts.
-What kind of crimes do state courts primarily decide?

• A)major drug distribution
• B)terrorist crimes
• C)white-collar crimes
• D)street crimes

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Heterodimers

Molecular complexes formed by the pairing of two non-identical molecules, often proteins, which can have unique functional properties.

Gene Regulation

The process by which cells control the expression and activity of their genes, ensuring that the right genes are expressed at the right times and levels, enabling cells to respond to environmental changes and maintain homeostasis.

Activator Proteins

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences, thereby increasing the rate of transcription of genes, playing a crucial role in regulating gene expression.

Transcription Factors

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