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The judicial court system is a dual court system, made up of what two types of courts? 1. State 2. Federal
What gives the judicial court system its organization and jurisdiction? 1. The US Constitution 2. Federal laws
What are the three levels of courts that make up the Federal Court system? 1. The US Supreme Court (top, most powerful) 2. The US Court of Appeals 3. The US District Court
Cases in which of the three levels of federal courts are decided by justices or judges, but not juries? 1. The US Supreme Court 2. The US Court of Appeals
Cases in which of the three levels of federal courts are decided by judges with juries? The US District Courts
Which federal court hears cases with both appellate and limited original jurisdiction? The US Supreme Court
Which federal court hears cases with only appellate jurisdiction? The US Court of Appeals
Which federal court hears cases with only original jurisdiction? The US District Courts
Each state has its own court system with powers derived from the _____. 1. state constitution 2. state laws
Virginia's Court System consists of: 1. Virginia Supreme Court (top, most powerful) 2. Court of Appeals of Virginia 3. Circuit Court 4. General District Court and Juvenile/Domestic Relationship District Court
In which state court are cases tried by a judge and jury? Circuit Court
Which Virginia court is the court of final appeal? Virginia Supreme Court
Which state court hears felony criminal cases? General District Court
What is judicial review? The Supreme Courts of the United States and Virginia have the power to determine with laws and executive acts are constitutional.
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review? Marbury v. Madison
The supreme law of the land is the _____. Constitution
In Virginia, state laws must conform to the _____. 1. Virginia Constitution 2. United States Constitution
Courts resolve two kinds of legal conflicts: 1. Civil 2. Criminal
What is a criminal case? A court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.
What are the procedures in a criminal case? 1. Person accused of a crime is arrested and either goes to jail or is released on bail. 2. Case goes to arraignment where probable cause is reviewed, plea is entered, court date is set. 3. Trial is conducted. 4. Guilty verdict may be appealed.
A person accused of a crime may be arrested is the police have _____. probable cause
After the arrest, the accused may be released on _____. bail
At the _____, the defendant may be appointed an attorney and a plea is entered. arraignment
In a civil case, the courts settle _____. disagreements between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation
In a civil case, the _____ files a complaint plantiff
Civil cases can be heard by a _____. judge or jury
Can civil cases be appealed? Yes
The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws is called _____. due process
Which two amendments provide due process protections? 5th and 14th Amendments
What is the purpose of the 5th Amendment? To prohibit (stop) the national government from acting in an unfair manner
What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment? To prohibit state and local governments from acting in an unfair manner
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