Unit 8: What Court Is It? (CE.9)

Two fans get in a fight in the parking lot after Virginia Tech beats Virginia in a football game. Their actions result in felony criminal charges and the case will be heard before a judge and jury. What court hears the case first?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations

Your Dad finds out that your Mom has secretly been hiding the fact that she is a Cowboys fan for years. He decides to file for divorce. What court hears the case?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

One of your parents is charged with a misdemeanor after they have an uncontrollable sugar rush and steal a two liter bottle of Mountain Dew plus a case of Bazooka bubble gum from a convenience store. What court hears the case first?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

A student at your school is charged with trespassing and other small crimes after dressing as Bigfoot one afternoon and running through a private golf course. What court hears the case first?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

The owners of the golf course claim the student dressed as Bigfoot caused a substantial amount of damage to the course. The owners sue his parents for $500,000. What court hears the case?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

A mailman is found guilty of biting a dog on his route. He appeals the decision made by the Circuit Court. What court hears his case?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

The Virginia General Assembly decides to end funding to public schools and colleges in our state. You believe this violates the Virginia Constitution and want to challenge this in court. What court hears the case?

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• Virginia Supreme Court

Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Estep are charged with the federal crimes after robbing banks in 12 different states dressed as Presidents of the United States. What court hears the case first?

• United States District Court

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States Supreme Court

The jury finds Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Estep guilty of 12 counts of bank robbery. Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Estep want to appeal the decision of the jury. What court hears the case?

• United States District Court

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States Supreme Court

The President announces that he is banning all jury trials in the United States. What court could declare this action by the President unconstitutional?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court