What is one major difference between state and federal courts in the united states?
a. only state courts are explicitly described in the constitution.
b. only federal courts handle cases between citizens of different states.
c. only state courts issue verdicts on both criminal and civil cases.
d. only federal court decisions can be appealed in the supreme court.

The correct answer is B) Only federal courts handle cases between citizens of different states.

Federal courts deal with cases that involve people from different states to ensure there is no bias and that both participants receive a fair trial. For example, if a person from New Jersey and New York have a case against each other it would be unfair to hold this trial in New Jersey. This would put the person in New York at a disadvantage. That is why federal courts settle issues in a neutral courtroom.

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