The United States Dual Court System

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Which court is the only federal court to have a jury?

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U.S. District Court

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What is the court hearing called where probable cause is reviewed?

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Arraignment

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Which Virginia court uses a jury?

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Circuit Court of Virginia

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In a criminal trial, which person attempts to prove the guilt of the accused person?

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Prosecutor

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Goober was arrested and held in jail for 30 days without being told the reason why. Which of Goober's rights were violated?

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His right to due process when detained

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Which of these lists goes from MOST supreme to LEAST supreme?
1. Federal Law
2. A local ordinance
3. The U.S. Constitution
4. State Law
1.Supreme Court
2. A local ordinance
3. Federal law
4. The U.S. Constitution
1. A local ordinance
2. Supreme Court
3. State Law
4. Federal Law
1.The U.S. Constitution
2. Federal Law
3.State Law
4.A local ordinance

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1.The U.S. Constitution
2. Federal Law
3.State Law
4.A local ordinance

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Which court has final appellate jurisdiction for a case involving the 14th Amendment rights of a citizen?

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The U.S. Supreme Court

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Which statement shows the relationship between misdemeanors and felonies? Options: Both are types of civil cases., Misdemeanors carry stronger jail sentences than felonies., Although both are crimes, misdemeanors are less serious that felonies., There is no relationship

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Although both are crimes, misdemeanors are less serious that felonies.

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What do General District Courts have original jurisdiction over?

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Misdemeanors and minor civil cases

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There is something missing from this list. Please choose the answer that goes beside # 2.
1. U.S. Supreme Court
2. ___________
3. U.S. District Court

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U.S. Court of Appeals