SOL 9a Virginia Court System Quiz

What is the highest court in the Virginia Court System?

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• Virginia Supreme Court

• General District Court

What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Supreme Court have?

• Original jurisdiction only

• Appellate jurisdiction only

• Both appellate and limited original jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

Which court in Virginia has appellate jurisdiction to review final decisions of the circuit courts?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• General District Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

What is the primary function of the Virginia Supreme Court?

• To make laws

• To review decisions of lower courts

• To conduct trials

• To appoint judges

Which court in Virginia does not have a jury but has judges?

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• General District Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

What type of cases does the Circuit Court in Virginia have original jurisdiction over?

• Traffic violations

• Serious felony criminal cases

• Family cases

• Small dollar civil cases

What type of jurisdiction does the Circuit Court have over cases from district courts?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• No jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

What type of cases does the General District Court have original jurisdiction over?

• Serious felony criminal cases

• Traffic violations and minor criminal cases

• Family cases

• Appeals from circuit courts

What is the maximum dollar amount for civil cases in the General District Court?

• $1,000

• $2,500

• $4,500

• $10,000

Who is considered a juvenile in Virginia?

• Anyone under 16 years old

• Anyone under 18 years old

• Anyone under 21 years old

• Anyone under 25 years old