Ch. 9 Review for Benchmark

What does the judicial branch of the United States do?

• Interprets laws

• Amends laws

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

What is 'original jurisdiction'?

• Authority to enforce laws

• Authority to review a decision of a lower court

• Authority to hear a case first

• Authority to amend laws

Which court has the authority for appellate jurisdiction and limited original jurisdiction at the federal level?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

What is a misdemeanor?

• A serious crime

• A federal law violation

• A civil disagreement

• A small or less serious offense

What established the principle of judicial review at the national level?

• The Constitution

• Marbury v. Madison

• The Bill of Rights

• The 14th Amendment

What does 'due process of law' protect against?

• Unfair governmental actions and laws

• Criminal activities

• Economic recessions

• International disputes

Which amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

In a criminal case, what is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in a felony case?

• To set a trial date

• To appoint an attorney for the defendant

• To determine if there is probable cause

• To review the final verdict