CE.9a Judicial Quick Review

True or False: The U.S. court systems include a municipal level.

• True

• False

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive branch

• Legislative branch

• Judicial branch

• Administrative branch

What distinguishes the U.S. court system as a "dual" system?

• It includes both federal and state courts

• It includes both local and international courts

• It includes both legislative and executive courts

• It includes both administrative and judicial courts

Which court has the final say in interpreting the U.S. Constitution?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Tax Court

What type of jurisdiction does the U.S. Court of Appeals have?

• Original Jurisdiction

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Concurrent Jurisdiction

• Exclusive Jurisdiction

Which court is part of the federal court system?

• State Court

• U.S. District Court

• Traffic Court

• Municipal Court

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Virginia Supreme Court?

• Justices, no jury

• Appellate Jurisdiction

• Limited Original Jurisdiction

• Trial by jury

Which court's decisions are reviewed by the Virginia Court of Appeals?

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Courts

• District Courts

• Family Courts

Which of the following is NOT a type of case the Circuit Court has original jurisdiction over?

• Felony criminal cases

• Certain civil cases

• Traffic violations

• Appeals from district courts

Does the general district court in Virginia use a jury?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only for civil cases