Judicial System Review

What is the authority to hear a case called?

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Jurisdiction

• Felony

Which term refers to the authority to hear a case first?

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

What is the authority to review a decision of a lower court called?

• Jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Misdemeanor

What is considered a serious crime?

• Misdemeanor

• Felony

• Jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

What is a smaller or less serious offense called?

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Original jurisdiction

Who are the ruling persons in the U.S. Supreme Court?

• Judges

• Justices

• Jury

• Lawyers

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

• Original

• Appellate

Which court has the authority to review Circuit Court decisions?

• U.S. Supreme Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• General District Court

• Virginia Court of Appeals

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

• Misdemeanors

• Felony criminal cases and certain civil cases

• Lower dollar civil cases

• Juvenile and family cases

Which court has original jurisdiction over misdemeanors and lower dollar civil cases?

• U.S. District Court

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• U.S. Supreme Court