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SOL CE.09a
Civics & Economics SOL CE.09a
Question | Answer |
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What is the authority to hear a case? | jurisdiction |
What is the authority to hear a case first? | original jurisdiction |
What is the authority to review the decision of a lower court? | appellate jurisdiction |
What is a serious crime called? | felony |
What is a smaller or less serious crime called? | misdemeanor |
The organization and jurisdiction of the U.S. court system is derived from the _____ and federal laws. | Constitution of the United States |
What federal court has original jurisdiction in most federal cases? | U.S. District Court |
What is the only federal court with a jury? | U.S. District Court |
What court hears appeals from U.S. District Court? | U.S. Court of Appeals |
What court is the highest court in the United States? | U.S. Supreme Court |
What court has limited original jurisdiction in the cases of states and foreign diplomats? | U.S. Supreme Court |
The organization and jurisdiction of the Virginia court system is derived from the _____ and federal laws. | Virginia Constitution |
Only Virginia court with a judge and jury? | Circuit Court |
What court hears cases involving minors and family matters? | Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (JDR) |
What court hears misdemeanors and civil cases involving small dollar amounts? | General District Court |
What court hears felonies and civil cases involving large dollar amounts? | Circuit Court |
What court hears appeals from General District Court? | Circuit Court |
What court hears appeals from Circuit Court? | Virginia Court of Appeals |
What is the final court of appeal in Virginia? | Virginia Supreme Court |