SOL 9a State and Federal Courts

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What state court has original jurisdiction for felonies and civil cases involving large amounts of money?

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Circuit Court

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You are on trial in General District Court for reckless driving. You lose and decide to appeal. Where does your case next?

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Circuit Court

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Vandalism, trespassing and shoplifting are all examples of ________.

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misdemeanors

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What court has original jurisdiction for misdemeanors? Options: General District Court, Circuit Court, Virginia Court of Appeals, Virginia Supreme Court

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General District Court

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What court has original jurisdiction for ALL federal trials? Options: U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court, Judge Judy's court

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U.S. District Court

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What court has 7 justices, appellate jurisdiction from the Court of Appeals and limited original jurisdiction for state constitutional issues?

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Virginia Supreme Court

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The power to hear an appeal from a lower court is called ________.

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appellate jurisdiction

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What court has jurisdiction for cases involving juveniles? Options: U.S District Court, Circuit Court, General District Court, Virginia Court of Appeals

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General District Court

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What court handles civil cases involving large amounts of money? Options: Virginia Supreme Court, Virginia Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, General District Court

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Circuit Court

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What court is called the "Court of Final Appeal"?

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U.S. Supreme Court