SOL 9 Courts

Courts are the social institution most responsible for maintaining justice in a society

A felony is a more serious crime than a misdemeanor. 

In which court would a misdemeanor committed by an adult be heard for first time?

"Restrictions on public meetings said to be unconstitutional" is an example of

The Due Process amendments are 5 and 14

What document must the Supreme Court consider "the Supreme law of the land"?

Miranda v. Arizona involves the 5th amendment

Sue has been arrested by a federal officer for breaking a Federal law. Which amendment protects due process

Why is it important for the United States Supreme court to make decisions on laws?

Why is the court system in the United States called a "dual system"?

The Appeals Courts have JUDGES

In a civil case, the court settles a ________ between two parties.

What is the term for the level of evidence needed to make an arrest or obtain a search warrant?

Probable cause is only needed in a CRIMINAL case

What is the name of the famous legal case that follows the 5th Amendment "right to a jury, etc."

In which federal court do most cases, civil and criminal, begin?

What is the highest court in the Virginia Court System?

Ed has been arrested by a state officer for breaking a Virginia law. Which amendment protects due process

Which Virginia Court would most likely hear a civil case involving a smaller dollar amount?

What does it mean to say that US District Courts have "original jurisdiction"?

What document is the jurisdiction and organization of Virginia's court system based on?

Which federal court would FIRST hear a case that involves a multi-million-dollar drug trafficking operation?

Do state courts have to follow the state Constitution, the US Constitution or both?

Which amendment requires the national (federal) government to follow due process?

Which Virginia Court hears felony criminal cases, such as murder or armed robbery, by an adult for the first time?

In which VA court can a person have his case heard by a jury?

Does the Virginia Supreme Court have the power of judicial review within the state of Virginia?

What is the name of the famous legal case that established the power of judicial review?

Suing a person is a Civil case issue from the General District Court

Which amendment requires the state government to follow due process?

In a civil case, who determines the responsible party; the verdict?

What document is the jurisdiction and organization of the federal court system based on ?

In a criminal trial, this person attempts to prove the guilt of the accused: Prosecutor TEST QUESTIONNNN

Both civil and criminal cases can appeal

If you are under 18 and get in trouble, you go to Juvenile Court located at the VA District court building