WorksheetsCe.9a-d Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which is the only federal court to have a jury?
U.S. District Court
VA Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
VA Supreme Court
Which Supreme Court decision gave the court the authority to make the ruling in the above passage?
Brown v. Board of Education
Gibbons v. Ogden
Marbury v. Madison
Griswold v. Connecticut
Bob was arrested and held in jail for 30 days without being told the reason. Which right was violated?
Right to practice freedom of speech
Right not to suffer cruel and unusual punishment
Right to be free from unreasonable searches
Right to due process when detained
In a criminal trial, which person attempts to prove the guilt of the accused?
Defendant
Prosecutor
Defense attorney
Plaintiff
Which court has final appellate jurisdiction for a case involving the 14th Amendment rights of a citizen?
State Supreme Court
Federal Appeals Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Which Virginia court uses a jury?
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
General District Court
Circuit Court of Virginia
The court hearing where probable cause is reviewed is called a/an—
trial
plea bargain
summons
arraignment
Which statement shows the relationship between misdemeanors and felonies?
Although both are crimes, felonies are less serious offenses than misdemeanors
Although both are crimes, misdemeanors are less serious offenses than felonies.
Both are types of civil cases that can be appealed.
If convicted, misdemeanors carry a stronger punishment than felonies.
General district courts have original jurisdiction over—
felonies and minor civil cases
misdemeanors and major civil cases
misdemeanors and minor civil cases
felonies and major civil cases
Which court best completes the table above?
General District Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
A person can be arrested if—
a judge sets bail
there is no plea bargain
he or she is found guilty
the police have probable cause
A misdemeanor crime is committed. The police find probable cause. What happens next?
Arraignment, Trial, Arrest, Appeal, Jail/Bail
Arrest, Arraignment, Jail/Bail, Trial, Appeal
Trial, Jail/Bail, Arrest, Appeal, Arraignment
Arrest, Jail/Bail, Arraignment, Trial, Appeal
The authority of a court to review the decisions of a lower court is called—
original jurisdiction
limited original jurisdiction
appellate jurisdiction
constitutional jurisdiction
If someone violates the federal law in the warning above, what is the accused guaranteed through the due process of law?
A preliminary hearing to see if there is probable cause
Protection to freely express his opinions or beliefs
A court date, a trial by jury, and the right to appeal
Protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
Which of the following is true regarding court procedures?
Both civil and criminal cases can be decided by a judge and jury.
In a criminal case, the defendant files a complaint against the plaintiff.
In a criminal court, a guilty verdict may not be appealed.
The procedures for civil and criminal cases are exactly the same.
Which court hears cases involving crimes committed by those 18 years and younger?
Circuit Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
General District Court
U.S. District Court
What does the excerpt above guarantee?
You are guilty until proven innocent.
States must treat those accused of crimes in a fair manner.
The federal government must treat the accused in a fair manner.
The accused must be a witness against himself.
Which court best completes the table above?
General District Court
U.S. District Court
Federal Circuit Court
Appellate Court
