Which of the following is true about responsibility in the u. s. court system? federal courts handle most appeals from the state courts of last resort, whereas the state courts address most crimes and civil cases. federal courts handle constitutional law, but only the state courts can make new laws based on their interpretations. federal courts handle local trial courts and most cases, though the state courts have authority to select certain cases to hear. federal courts handle appeals from the state district courts, and state district courts handle appeals from federal courts as a check on the power of the courts.