Virginia Court System Flashcard

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What is the court of final appeal in Virginia?

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Virginia Supreme Court

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Who decides cases in the United States District Court?

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Judge and jury

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Which Virginia court has only appellate jurisdiction?

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Court of Appeals of Virginia

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Which United States court has only original jurisdiction? District Court, Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Military Court

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District Court

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Which United States court only hears cases involving constitutional issues?

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Supreme Court

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Which United States court only has appellate jurisdiction? Options: Supreme Court, Circuit Court, District Court, Court of Appeals

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Court of Appeals

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Which of the following cases would be heard in the General District Court? Felonies, Traffic violations, Appeals from lower courts, Capital cases

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Traffic violations

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Which Virginia court has jury trials?

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Circuit Court

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The Virginia Supreme Court has what type of jurisdiction?

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Limited Original; Mostly Appellate

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What is the highest court in the country?

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Supreme Court