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Judicial Branch 2017
Terms for the Judicial Branch Test 2017
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The right to hear a case for the first time | original jurisdiction |
| The power to declare something unconstitutional | judicial review |
| What is a major crime called? | felony |
| What is the responsibility of a jury in a civil trial? | decide if the defendant is responsible & decide how much money is owed |
| What are some reasons why civil cases are conducted? | personal disputes, breaking contracts, family matters, payment of damages, property disputes |
| What amendment requires the national government to provide due process protection? | 5th Amendment |
| A person who committed a misdemeanor crime would go to which VA court? | VA General District Court |
| The accused enters a plea during an… | arraignment |
| What can be done if a case is lost in the VA Supreme Court? | appeal to the US Supreme Court |
| How can a person help insure the rights of an accused person? | serve on a jury |
| A court hearing in which probable cause is reviewed | arraignment |
| Which level and branch of govt has the right to declare VA laws unconstitutional? | state judicial branch |
| What court case established the power of judicial review? | Marbury v. Madison |
| In criminal cases what does a jury determine? | if someone is guilty of breaking the law |
| What amendment states that a person must be read their Miranda Rights when arrested? | 5th Amendment |
| What right is being violated when a person is not read their Miranda Rights? | due process |
| If a person is accused of stealing electronics worth $7000, which court would the case be heard in? | VA Circuit Court |
| If someone sues someone else for $125,000, which court would their case be heard in? | VA Circuit Court |
| If the person who stole $7000 worth of electronics is found guilty but thinks he was not given a fair trial, which court would hear the appeal? | VA Court of Appeals |
| What has the power to say what the law is? | federal courts |
| What check does the judicial branch have over the executive branch? | can declare executive actions unconstitutional |
| What check does the executive branch have over the judicial branch? | appoints federal judges; power to pardon |
| What check does the judicial branch have over the legislative branch? | can declare laws unconstitutional |
| What checks do the legislative branch have over the judicial branch? | approve/reject federal judge appointments,impeach federal judges |
| What amendment requires state courts to honor due process protections for individuals? | 14th Amendment |
| The right to hear a case on appeal from a lower court | appellate jurisdiction |
| What do people usually want when they sue someone? | money |
| If someone is accused of stealing merchandise worth $125 in VA (and it’s their first offense), which court would hear the case? | VA General District Court |
| What is the goal of the juvenile justice system? | rehabilitation |
| How does the juvenile court system protect juveniles? | keep juveniles identities a secret |
| What must the panel of judges in an appeals court have to decide? | if the defendant received a fair trial |
| Which VA court has a jury? | VA Circuit Court |
| What right means that everyone has the same rights when accused of a crime (right to a jury trial, right to question witnesses, right to an attorney)? | due process |
| What does an officer need to get a warrant from a judge in order to search someone’s home? | probable cause |
| What would happen if new evidence comes up after a person is convicted in a VA Circuit Court? | appeal to the VA Court of Appeals |
| What is responsible for interpreting the US Constitution? | US Supreme Court |
| What types of cases does the US Supreme Court have original jurisdiction over? | disputes between states,cases involving diplomats |
| What is the supreme law of the land? | The Constitution |
| What types of cases are heard in a federal court? | violations of federal laws; disputes between states; cases involving the Constitution; lawsuits involving the federal govt; cases based on admiralty& maritime laws; disputes between parties in different states; |
| Which article of the Constitution covers the judicial branch? | Article III |
| What court official takes care of much of a judge’s routine work, such as issuing court orders and hearing preliminary evidence in a case? | magistrate |
| Previous cases that serve as a guideline for cases currently being heard | precedent |
| What type of case settles disputes between individuals? | civil cases |
| At what age can a juvenile be tried as an adult in VA? | 14 yrs old |
| Why are juvenile cases handled differently than adult cases? | the goal is rehabilitation (changing behaviors) |
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