Judicial Review & Civil vs. Criminal Cases

Who has the power of judicial review?

• The President

• The Supreme Court of the United States and the Supreme Court of Virginia

• The Congress

• The State Governors

Fill in the blank: A criminal case decides whether someone accused of breaking the law is ______ or not guilty.

• guilty

• innocent

• liable

• responsible

Crimes are classified as misdemeanors or ______.

• felonies

• infractions

• violations

• offenses

What is the role of judicial review in relation to the U.S. Constitution?

• To amend the Constitution

• To ensure no law goes against the Constitution

• To create new laws

• To enforce laws.

Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court of the United States and the Supreme Court of Virginia decide if laws are ______.

• constitutional

• beneficial

• popular

• outdated

Fill in the blank: State laws must follow both the Virginia Constitution and the ______ Constitution.

• U.S.

• State

• Local

• Federal

What is a criminal case?

• A case to decide if someone is guilty of a crime

• A case to settle property disputes

• A case to determine tax obligations

• A case to establish new laws.

What is the first step in a criminal case?

• Arraignment

• Arrest

• Trial

• Appeal

During which step in a criminal case can the accused be released on bail?

• A) Arrest

• B) Arraignment

• C) Jail or Bail

• D) Trial

Fill in the blank: If a case is a misdemeanor, there is no ________ hearing or grand jury.

• Preliminary

• Arraignment

• Trial

• Appeal