Judicial System Quiz

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case first?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

• State jurisdiction

Which court in the United States has justices and no jury, with appellate jurisdiction and limited original jurisdiction?

• U.S. District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

What is the role of the judicial branch?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To amend laws

Which type of crime is considered more serious?

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

• Infraction

• Violation

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to review a decision of a lower court?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

• State jurisdiction

Which court in Virginia has judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction to review decisions of circuit courts?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

Which court has original jurisdiction for felony criminal cases and certain civil cases in Virginia?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• U.S. District Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

What is a less serious offense called?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Infraction

• Violation

Which court in the United States has judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

What is the jurisdiction of federal courts?

• State laws

• Federal laws

• Local laws

• International laws