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Unit 12 (3a-4f)
Blue 14 - Unit 12 (3a-4f)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Two football fans face felony charges for fighting. The case is heard by a judge and jury. What court hears it first? | Circuit Court |
| A man finds out his wife has secretly been a Cowboys fan for years. He files for divorce. What court hears the case? | Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court |
| Your uncle steals candy and soda during a sugar rush. He is charged with a misdemeanor. Which court hears it first? | General District Court |
| A middle school student dressed as Bigfoot trespasses on a golf course. What court hears the case first? | Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court |
| The owners of the golf course sue Bigfoot's parents for $500,000. What court hears the case? | Circuit Court |
| A mailman is found guilty of biting a dog. He appeals the Circuit Court’s decision. What court hears his case? | Virginia Court of Appeals |
| The General Assembly cuts off funding to public schools. What court could declare this unconstitutional? | Virginia Supreme Court |
| Mr. Fisher is charged with 12 federal crimes after robbing several banks. What court hears the case first? | United States District Court |
| Mr. Fisher is found guilty by the U.S. District Court. He appeals the decision. What court hears the appeal? | United States Court of Appeals |
| The President bans all jury trials in the United States. What court could declare this unconstitutional? | United States Supreme Court |