American Courts

A case that settles a disagreement between two parties over damages or compensation is what?

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

• Marbury V. Madison

• Virginia General District Court

What is appellate jurisdiction?

• The authority to hear a case

• The authority to hear a case for the first time

• The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts

• Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.)

A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year is what?

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

What/who is the Grand Jury?

• A group of citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse or indict someone of a crime.

• The person or group bringing a case or legal action to court.

• The person or group who is being charged in a civil or criminal case.

• the decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury of guilty or not guilty / finding in favor of or against

What is probable Cause?

• The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury of guilty or not guilty / finding in favor of or against

• Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.).

• Probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed an attorney, plea is entered.

• Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

What is the U.S. Court of Appeals?

• Original jurisdiction in misdemeanor cases and most civil cases.

• The court of final appeal for all federal laws. Highest U.S. court.

• Hears appeals from the U.S. District Courts

• Has original jurisdiction for most federal cases. Only federal court to use a jury.

What is the first step in the criminal procedure?

• An arrest is made

• Probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed an attorney, plea is entered.

• The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury of guilty or not guilty / finding in favor of or against

• The person or group bringing a case or legal action to court.

What is the Virginia Court of Appeals?

• Original jurisdiction in misdemeanor cases and most civil cases.

• The court of final appeal for all federal laws. Highest U.S. court.

• Hears appeals from the U.S. District Courts

• Hears appeals from the Virginia Circuit Court.

What happens during arraignment?

• Probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed an attorney, plea is entered.

• The decision a jury makes in a trial; the decision said by the jury of guilty or not guilty / finding in favor of or against

• Allows the court to determine the constitutionality of laws

• The first step in the criminal procedure.

What is Due Process?

• Probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed an attorney, plea is entered

• The first step in the criminal procedure.

• The authority to hear a case.

• Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws