Civics SOL Review CE.9 (Judicial Branch)

Front

The role of the judicial branch is to _____?

Back

interpret the laws

Front

What is appellate jurisdiction?

Back

the authority to review a decision from a lower court

Front

Of the two types of crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, which is the more serious?

Back

felonies

Front

Which federal court has 9 justices, no jury, and jurisdiction that is both original (limited) and appellate?

Back

U.S. Supreme Court

Front

Which state court has a judge, no jury, and original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases involving lower dollar amounts?

Back

Virginia General District Court

Front

Which state court has a judge, no jury, and original jurisdiction for cases involving families and people under the age of 18?

Back

Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

Front

Which state court has a panel of judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction only?

Back

Virginia Court of Appeals

Front

Which state court has 7 justices, no jury, and both appellate and original (limited) jurisdiction?

Back

Virginia Supreme Court

Front

The power of judicial review is an important check that the ____ branch has over __________.

Back

judicial over legislative and executive branches

Front

Who has the power of judicial review? Options: the president of the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court, the federal courts of the United States, both the U.S. and Virginia Supreme Courts

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both the U.S. and Virginia Supreme Courts