Rapid Review Blue 12 (Unit 12/Topics 1a:2d)

The power of a court to hear a case first.

• Appellate Jurisdiction
• Original Jurisdiction

The power of a court to review the decision of a lower court.

• Appellate Jurisdiction
• Original Jurisdiction

Serious criminal violations (Murder and Bank Robbery).

• Felony
• Misdemeanor

Minor criminal violations (Parking violations and traffic tickets).

• Felony
• Misdemeanor

What is the main job of the judicial branch?

• Enforce laws
• Interpret laws
• Make laws

Which two types of courts make up the dual court system in the United States?

• Federal and state
• Local and regional
• Military and tribal

Which document establishes the organization and jurisdiction of the U.S. courts?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The U.S. Constitution

Which document establishes the organization and jurisdiction of the Virginia court system?

• The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
• The Virginia Constitution
• The Virginia Declaration of Rights