The United States Dual Court System

Which court is the only federal court to have a jury?

• VA Supreme Court

• Night Court

• U.S. District Court

• VA Circuit Court

What is the court hearing called where probable cause is reviewed?

• Summons

• Plea Bargain

• Trial

• Arraignment

Which Virginia court uses a jury?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Circuit Court of Virginia

• Virginia Court of Appeals

• General District Court

In a criminal trial, which person attempts to prove the guilt of the accused person?

• Prosecutor

• Defendant

• Defense Attorney

• Plaintiff

Goober was arrested and held in jail for 30 days without being told the reason why. Which of Goober's rights were violated?

• Right not to suffer cruel and unusual punishment

• HIs right to practice freedom of speech

• His right to due process when detained

• Right to be free from unreasonable searches

Which of these lists goes from MOST supreme to LEAST supreme?

• 1. Federal Law

  2. A local ordinance

  3. The U.S. Constitution

  4. State Law

• 1.Supreme Court

  2. A local ordinance

  3. Federal law

  4. The U.S. Constitution

• 1. A local ordinance

  2. Supreme Court

  3. State Law

  4. Federal Law

• 1.The U.S. Constitution

  2. Federal Law

  3.State Law

  4.A local ordinance

Which court has final appellate jurisdiction for a case involving the 14th Amendment rights of a citizen?

• The U.S. Supreme Court

• Federal District Court

• State Supreme Court

• Federal Appeals Court

Which statement shows the relationship between misdemeanors and felonies?

• Both are types of civil cases.

• Misdemeanors carry stronger jail sentences than felonies.

• Although both are crimes, misdemeanors are less serious that felonies.

• There is no relationship

What do General District Courts have original jurisdiction over?

• Misdemeanors and major civil cases

• Felonies and minor civil cases

• Misdemeanors and minor civil cases

• Felonies and major civil cases

There is something missing from this list. Please choose the answer that goes beside # 2.

1. U.S. Supreme Court

2. ___________

3. U.S. District Court

• Circuit Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• General District Court