CE 9 Review- Judicial Branch

Protection against unfair government actions and laws is called-

• Due Process of Law

• Equal Protection Clause

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

CE.9a  Original jurisdiction gives district courts the authority to

• Authority to hear a case first

• Authority to review cases from lower courts

• Authority to enforce laws

• Authority to issue warrants

Which is NOT a procedure for civil cases?

• The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation.

• Case can be appealed to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court.

• The accuser may be committed to jail.

• Case can be heard by a judge or jury

What are the two types of courts in a dual court system?

• federal and state

• civil and criminal

• local and regional

• administrative and judicial

Which amendment gives us due process on the national level?

• 1st amendment

• 3rd amendment

• 5th amendment

• 8th amendment

Which is the final court of appeals for the federal court system?

• US Supreme Court

• US Court of Appeals

• US District Court

• US Federal Trade Commission

What is judicial review?

• the ability of the Supreme Courts to determine if a law is unconstitutional

• the process by which laws are created and enacted

• the power of the President to veto legislation

• the authority of Congress to amend the Constitution

What is the proper order of the VA court system from highest to lowest?

• Supreme, Court of Appeals, Circuit, District

• District, Circuit, Court of Appeals, Supreme

• Circuit, District, Supreme, Court of Appeals

• Court of Appeals, District, Supreme, Circuit

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

• Felony: larger crime; Misdemeanor: smaller crime

• Felony: minor offense; Misdemeanor: major offense

• Felony: a type of misdemeanor; Misdemeanor: a type of felony

• Felony: a crime with a fine; Misdemeanor: a crime with imprisonment

What type of case occurs when someone has broken the law?

• civil

• administrative

• criminal

• tort