Understanding Our Courts: State and Federal Systems

What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?

• Authority
• Legislation

• Court Order
• Jurisdiction

Which type of court handles cases involving federal laws?

• Circuit Courts

• Juvenile Courts

• Federal Courts

• State Courts

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

• Supreme Court
• Circuit Court
• District Court
• Appellate Court

What is the term for a less serious crime?

• Misdemeanor
• Violation
• Infraction
• Felony

What is the power of the courts to determine if a law is constitutional called?

• Executive privilege
• Judicial review
• Constitutional amendment
• Legislative oversight

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• Brown v. Board of Education
• Marbury v. Madison
• Roe v. Wade
• Plessy v. Ferguson

In a civil case, the person who files the complaint is called the:

• defendant
• witness

• plaintiff

• juror

The 5th and 14th Amendments guarantee:

• The right to privacy in personal matters.
• The right to a speedy trial by jury only in civil cases.
• The right to bear arms without restrictions.
• The right to due process and equal protection under the law.

Virginia state courts handle cases involving:

• Military disputes

• state laws

• International treaties

• federal taxes

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

• Original jurisdiction
• Concurrent jurisdiction
• Appellate jurisdiction
• Exclusive jurisdiction