Judicial Branch Quiz

Which of the following words means "major crime?"

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Subpoena

• Summons

Which federal (national) court ONLY has appellate jurisdiction?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. District Court

Which court case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

The reading of your rights to protect you against unfair government actions is a part of your

______?

• Court Process

• Judicial review

• Right to assembly

• Due Process Protections

What would be the best title for crimes listed in Column A?

• Types of Felonies

• Civil Charges

• Types of Misdemeanors

• Plaintiff Cases

Which federal court has 9 justices and is the highest court in the land?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

Which VA state court hears cases involving individuals under the age of 18?

• VA Supreme Court

• VA Court of Appeals

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

• VA Circuit Court

If someone is unhappy with the outcome of their case, they can _____________ and request a new trial.

• Bail

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appeal

• Summons

Which type of case best fits the description of the process in the chain above?

• Civil

• Criminal

• Misdemeanors

• Felonies

Select all of the amendments that guarantee due process protections to citizens in the Constitution.

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 14th Amendment