Civil & Criminal Cases

Front

You sue the school after you find a toenail in your chicken patty sandwich from the cafeteria. What type of case is this?

Back

Civil Case

Front

You trip over a classmate’s backpack in class and sue for medical bills and pain and suffering. What type of case is this? Options: Civil Case, Criminal Case

Back

Civil Case

Front

In a criminal case, a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is __________ or not ___________ of a misdemeanor or a felony.

Back

guilty

Front

The authority to hear a case is known as _________________

Back

jurisdiction

Front

What are the two types of jurisdiction a court can have?

Back

original and appellate

Front

You are caught going 85 miles an hour where the speed limit is 35 miles an hour. What type of case is this? (Options: Civil Case, Criminal Case)

Back

Criminal Case

Front

What type of case is John facing for shoplifting beef jerky and a huge Slurpee from 7-11? Options: Civil Case, Criminal Case

Back

Criminal Case

Front

What is appellate jurisdiction?

Back

the authority of a court to hear appeals from lower courts and determine if due process was followed

Front

What are the 2 types of cases heard in the judicial system?

Back

criminal and civil

Front

What are the two types of crimes?

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misdemeanor and felonies