Court System Quick Quiz

This court is considered the "highest court in the land"?

• United States Supreme Court

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States District Court

• Virginia Circuit Court

Tom has been accused of breaking the federal law prohibiting counterfeiting. Which of the following courts would his case likely be heard in?

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States Supreme Court

• United States District Court

• Virginia General District Court

Tom was found guilty of counterfeiting in the United States District Court, but he believes there is evidence they did not review. What court could he appeal the decision?

• United States Supreme Court

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States Treasury

• Virginia Supreme Court

The correct order of the federal courts from the lowest to the court of final appeal is?

• U.S. Court of Appeals - U.S. District Court - U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. District Court - U.S. Court of Appeals - U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Supreme Court - U.S. District Court - U.S. Court of appeals.

• U.S. District Court - U.S. Supreme Court - U.S. Court of Appeals.

Which of the following federal courts hears the most cases?

• United States Supreme Court

• United States Court of Appeals

• United States District Court

• United States Military Tribunal

Donald has been charged with felony manslaughter. Looking at the diagram above which of the following courtrooms will Donald need to attend?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Wanda received the following notice in the mail. What court will she need to attend in order to defend herself of the charge?

• Virginia Circuit Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• Virginia General District Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

Barbara and her family are involved in a dispute over custody of a child. What courtroom would her family need to attend?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

The following document would cause an individual to need to attend what court?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• Virginia General District Court

• Virginia Circuit Court

Mark didn't pay his rent to Jennifer. Jennifer has sued Mark for the $1,700 he owes her for the missing rent. What courtroom would the two have to have their case heard in?

• Virginia General District Court

• Virginia Circuit Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• Virginia Supreme Court