Unit 3-5 Remediation Quiz 1

M'kenzie was arrested for stealing 5 SprayGround backpacks. Which step in a criminal case would occur next?

• Trial

• Verdict

• Grand Jury

• Arraignment

Jennifer, a 39-year-old woman from Chesapeake, Virginia, was just arrested for armed robbery. A conviction could mean Jennifer must spend up to twenty years in prison due to the value of the stolen goods and damage to the home. Which court will have original jurisdiction over Jennifer’s trial?

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

• VA Supreme Court

• VA Court of Appeals

Jamal was arrested and convicted for burglarizing Nyree's

home. for stealing goods and damaging his home. Jamal was sentenced to 20 years in prison. This is an example of a--

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

When Jamal was released from prison, Nyree sued Jamal to recover the cost of the stolen goods. This is an example of a--

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

VA Senator Myraiah introduced a bill to require every female to sign up for a dance class in middle school. The Senators reviewed and revised the bill in their committee sessions. Which would be the next step in the state legislative process?

• Debate

• Vote

• Override Veto

• Send to the Governor

Judicial Review is a power of which judicial court?

• VA Circuit Court

• U.S. Court of Appeals

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

• VA Supreme Court

Which of the following reflects a correct similarity between the process of amending the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia?

• Both processes require a majority vote by the citizens.

• In both processes, the state legislature has the final vote of approval.

• In both processes, the chief executive must sign the amendment.

• Both processes involve a proposal stage and a ratification stage.

In order for the Virginia Constitution to be amended--

• Virginia voters must approve the change.

• The Governor of Virginia must approve the change.

• The Supreme Court of Virginia must propose the change

• Congress must hold a convention to propose the change.

Which group helps the governor enforce state laws and carry out public policy?

• VA Supreme Court

• General Assembly

• Regulatory Boards

• House of Delegates

Why is the United States described as having a “dual court system”?

• The courts handle both civil and criminal cases.

• There are two main levels of courts: trial and appellate.

• There are separate state and federal court systems.

• The president and Congress share power over the courts.