CE.9c Criminal and Civil Cases

Front

What type of trial settles a disagreement between two people?

Back

Civil

Front

What type of trial determines if a person is guilty of breaking a law? Options: Civil, Criminal

Back

Criminal

Front

Which of the following does NOT happen at an arraignment? Probable cause reviewed., A trial is conducted., A plea is entered., An attorney is appointed.

Back

A trial is conducted.

Front

Who decides if there is enough evidence to indict the defendant?

Back

A grand jury

Front

Federal Courts have jurisdiction over ___ laws; state courts have jurisdiction over ___ laws.

Back

federal; state

Front

What is original jurisdiction?

Back

the authority to hear a case first

Front

What is appellate jurisdiction?

Back

the authority to review a decision from a lower court

Front

What is another word for a Civil case?

Back

A lawsuit

Front

An actress sues a reporter for $1 million because he lied in an article. What kind of case is this and where will the case be heard?

Back

Civil Case, Circuit Court

Front

Bail is money used to-

Back

Release a defendant from jail