The Court System Review Extravaganza

Question 1

What is considered the "supreme law of the land"?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution

Question 2

A trial in which there is NO jury; but instead the judge hears the case and decides the verdict?

Accepted Answer

Bench Trial

Question 3

The constitutional requirement that the government must follow fair rules in a fair manner is?

Accepted Answer

Due Process

Question 4

A reasonable amount of suspicion; police may arrest you if they have this?

Accepted Answer

Probable Cause

Question 5

What is the ONLY side that can appeal a verdict if he/she loses in trial court?

Accepted Answer

Defense

Question 6

When a defendant claims guilt or innocence?

Accepted Answer

Plea

Question 7

Legal hearing where probable cause is reviewed, attorney may be appointed, & plea is entered?

Accepted Answer

Arraignment

Question 8

This famous 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of Judicial Review?

Accepted Answer

Marbury v. Madison

Question 9

Which VA court has original jurisdiction to hold trials for felony cases such as murder?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Court

Question 10

$ paid upon release of a defendant from jail until trial (to make sure he returns for trial)?

Accepted Answer

bail

Question 11

What is the highest court in the land, the court that has the final say on legal matters?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Supreme Court

Question 12

What is the highest court you can appeal your case to in the national (federal) court system?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Supreme Court

Question 13

How many JUSTICES serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 14

What is the "court of final appeal" in the Virginia Court System?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Supreme Court

Question 15

In a civil case, the person or group filing the complaint is called the

Accepted Answer

plaintiff

Question 16

When a court determines whether a person is guilty of breaking a law?

Accepted Answer

Criminal Case

Question 17

Permission from a judge to search someone's property?

Accepted Answer

Search Warrant

Question 18

A person accused of a crime (or the person being sued in a civil case) is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

defendant

Question 19

When you're being arrested, these rights must be given to you by the arresting officer?

Accepted Answer

Miranda Rights

Question 20

What is a less serious crime called?

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanor

Question 21

At which level of the federal court system do most cases begin?

Accepted Answer

U.S. District Court

Question 22

This court hears appeals and reviews decisions made in the U.S. District Courts?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Court of Appeals

Question 23

The power of a court to hear a case for the first time; NOT an appeal?

Accepted Answer

Original Jurisdiction

Question 24

This Amendment guarantees due process protections from the NATIONAL government?

Accepted Answer

5th Amendment

Question 25

Our dual court system of federal courts and state courts is based on the principle of

Accepted Answer

Federalism

Question 26

When the court settles a disagreement between two parties?

Accepted Answer

Civil Case

Question 27

A serious crime that usually involves violence is a

Accepted Answer

Felony

Question 28

Which VA court would a 13 year old student go to after being caught shoplifting?

Accepted Answer

Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

Question 29

The power the Supreme Court has to declare a law unconstitutional is called

Accepted Answer

Judicial Review

Question 30

This Amendment defines citizenship & guarantees due process protections from state and local governments?

Accepted Answer

14th Amendment

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