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WorksheetsCivics SOL Review CE.9 (Judicial Branch)
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 32mins
The United States has a dual court system, which consists of _____ courts and ____ courts.
federal; state
federal; local
state; local
federal; national
Federal Courts have jurisdiction over ___ laws;
state courts have
jurisdiction over ___ laws.
state; federal
national; federal
local; state
federal; state
The role of the judicial branch is to _____.
make the laws
enforce the laws
interpret the laws
execute the laws
What is original jurisdiction?
the authority to review a decision from a lower court
the authority to hear a case first
the authority to decide on a case
What is appellate jurisdiction?
the authority to review a decision from a lower court
the authority to hear a case first
the authority to decide on a case
Of the two types of crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, which is the more serious?
felonies
misdemeanors
the two are equal in seriousness
The United States has a court system whose organization and jurisdiction are derived from the _____ and ____.
(Select all answers that apply.)
Global contract
Constitution of the United States
federal laws
General Assembly
Which federal court has 9 justices, no jury, and jurisdiction that is both original (limited) and appellate?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Which federal court has a panel of judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction only?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Which federal court has a judge with an optional jury, and original jurisdiction only?
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Which state court has a judge with an optional jury, and both original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which state court has a judge, no jury, and original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases involving lower dollar amounts?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which state court has a judge, no jury, and original jurisdiction for cases involving families and people under the age of 18?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which state court has a panel of judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction only?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Which state court has 7 justices, no jury, and both appellate and original (limited) jurisdiction?
Virginia Court of Appeals
Virginia Circuit Court
Virginia General District Court
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
The power of judicial review is an important check that the ____ branch has over __________.
executive over legislative and judicial branches
legislative over judicial and executive branches
judicial over legislative and executive branches
Who has the power of judicial review?
the president of the United States
the U.S. Supreme Court
the federal courts of the United States
both the U.S. and Virginia Supreme Courts
Which case established the principle of judicial review?
Virginia v. Neff
U.S. v. Marbury
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
What are the two types of conflicts resolved by courts?
(Select 2.)
criminal
felonies
misdemeanors
civil
In which type of case does a court determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or felony?
criminal
federal
civil
state
In which type of case does a court settle a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation?
criminal
federal
civil
state
What is the first step of procedure for a criminal case?
The case goes to arraignment.
The accused may be arrested if police have probable cause.
A court date is set.
The accused may be committed to jail or released on bail.
After a person has been arrested, the case proceeds to arraignment. What happens during arraignment?
(Select all answers that apply.)
A grand jury is selected.
Probable cause is reviewed.
An attorney may be appointed for the defendant.
A plea is entered.
A trial date is set.
In a felony case, what is conducted to see if there was probable cause for the arrest?
trial
grand jury
preliminary hearing
bail or jail
If a preliminary hearing determined that there was probable cause in a felony arrest, what happens next?
A grand jury will determine if there is enough evidence to indict the accused.
A grand jury will try the case.
A trial date will be set.
In a misdemeanor case....
there is no preliminary hearing, but there is a grand jury.
there is a preliminary hearing, but no grand jury.
there is no court date set or a trial.
there is no preliminary hearing or grand jury,
In a criminal case, which statement is correct?
The defendant is guilty and the plaintiff is innocent.
The defendant is the person being sued and the plaintiff is always the government.
The defendant is the person accused of a crime and the plaintiff is always the government.
The defendant is the person accused of a crime and the plaintiff is the person who suffered from the crime.
In a civil case, which statement is correct?
The defendant is guilty and the plaintiff is innocent.
The defendant is the person being sued and the plaintiff is always the government.
The defendant is the person accused of a crime and the plaintiff is always the government.
The defendant is the person being sued and the plaintiff is the one who is suing.
What is the constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws?
judicial review
due process of law
unalienable rights
1st Amendment freedoms
Which of the following is TRUE about due process of law?
The 5th Amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process.
The 14th Amendment prohibits the state and local governments from violating due process.
The 5th Amendment prohibits the state and local governments from violating due process.
The 14th Amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process.
