CE 9A-B : US & VA Courts and Judicial Review

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The Judicial Branch, it's structure and powers, was created by this document: Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence

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U.S. Constitution

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Which court has judges and no jury, and appellate jurisdiction from circuit court?

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Court of Appeals of Virginia

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In the Virginia court system, which court has the following organization and jurisdiction: Judges/no jury/Juvenile and family cases?

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Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

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Which court has original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases with low money amounts? Options: Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, General District, US Supreme Court

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General District

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Which federal court has limited original jurisdiction?

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US Supreme

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Which Virginia court has original jurisdiction for felony crimes?

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Circuit Court

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What is the highest court in the land?

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US Supreme Court

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What is the power of judicial review?

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Power to declare laws and executive actions unconstitutional

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The Supreme Courts of the US and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the executive branch.

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True

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What document is the supreme law of the land?

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US Constitution