WorksheetsJudicial System Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which statement is true about District Courts?
They have nine justices.
They never have a jury.
They do not hear appeals.
They have very limited jurisdiction.
How does the judicial branch check the power of the legislative branch?
Approve treaties.
Appoint federal judges.
Veto acts of Congress.
Declare laws unconstitutional.
Who appoints justices to the federal courts?
The executive branch.
The legislative branch.
The judicial branch.
State governors.
The Virginia Circuit court hears all the following cases Except
civil appeals
major civil cases
minor traffic infractions
criminal cases
A traffic citation for speeding would be sent to which court?
court of appeals
Supreme Court
circuit court
general district court
Which Virginia court does not have appellate jurisdiction?
general district court
circuit court
court of appeals
Supreme Court of Virginia
Which article in the Constitution established the Judicial system and jurisdictions of the federal court?
Article I
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Concurrent jurisdiction would apply to which of the following cases?
a case against a U.S. ambassador
a case between a state and a foreign government
a case between citizens of different states
a case between the governments of two states
When a court is the only one to hear a case it is an example of
civil jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
exclusive jurisdiction
concurrent jurisdiction
When a court is the first one to hear the case it is the definition of
appellate jurisdiction
concurrent jurisdiction
exclusive jurisdiction
original jurisdiction
Judges that do not agree with the majority opinion, may write a
dissenting opinion
official disagreement
nullifying opinion
formal appeal
Before oral arguments before the Supreme Court, lawyers for each side must submit written summaries called
writs of certiorari
briefs
decisions
appeals
When justices narrowly interpret constitutional issues it is the legal philosophy of
judicial activism
judicial restraint
judicial review
judicial minimalism
The legal philosophy that justices should use their power to resolve important societal issues is called
judicial activism
judicial review
judicial restraint
judicial minimalism
What power does judicial review give the Supreme Court?
They can declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional.
The power to review the Constitution and make laws.
The power to review the Constitution and veto laws.
They can impeach a president or member of Congress for doing something unconstitutional.
What type of jurisdiction do appeals court have?
original
concurrent
appellate
exclusive
Which courts can review and change outcomes and decisions of lower courts?
jurisidiction
district courts
remand
appellate courts
Which federal Courts do trials and lawsuits usually begin in?
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
District Court
The People's Court
Federal Court with or without judge and jury and original jurisdiction.
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
District Court
General District Court
Federal court with judges, no jury and appellate jurisdiction.
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
V.A. Court of Appeals
District Court
The Virginia court system's organization and jurisiction are derived from -
Declaration of Rights
US Constitution and state laws
VA Constitution and state laws
VA Constitution and federal laws
The US Court system organization and jurisdiction are derived from -
the Constitution and federal laws
the Articles of Confederation and federal laws
the United Nations Constitution and international law
the Constitution and international law
State court with Justices, no jury, appellate jurisdiction and limited original jurisdiction.
VA Supreme Court
US Supreme Court
District Court
VA Court of Appeals
State court with Judges, no jury, and appellate jurisdiction.
VA Supreme Court
VA Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
US Supreme Court
State court with judge, no jury, original jurisdiction for misdemeanors in civil cases generally lower dollar amounts, original jurisdiction in juvenile and family cases
General District Court
District Court
VA Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
