Unit 5: Virginia State Court System

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What type of cases involve state law?

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Criminal cases

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What type of cases involve disputes between citizens of the same state?

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Civil cases

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What type of cases does the General District Court have original jurisdiction over? Options: Felony cases, Misdemeanor cases, Federal cases, International cases

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Misdemeanor cases

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Fill in the blank: The General District Court handles civil cases of less than _______.

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$15,000

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What type of jurisdiction does the Circuit Court have for felony criminal cases and civil cases over $15,000?

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Original Jurisdiction

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The Circuit Court has appellate jurisdiction for cases from which court?

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General District Court.

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What type of jurisdiction does the Court of Appeals of Virginia have?

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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What is the role of the Virginia Supreme Court in the state?

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Court of final appeal in Virginia

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What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Supreme Court have?

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Limited original jurisdiction

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The Virginia Supreme Court can interpret a state's constitution through what process?

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Judicial Review