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Unit 11 Study Guide Flashcards

1
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what document organizes and setups the jurisdiction of US courts?

A

U.S. Constitution

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2
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What U.S. court has original jurisdiction over federal courts?

A

U.S. District Courts

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3
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The US court of Appeals hears appeals from what US Court?

A

US District Court

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4
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What court is the highest court in the US and the final court of appeal?

A

Supreme Court

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5
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Which US court can use a jury to determine guilt?

A

District Court

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6
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Which federal court has appellate and limited original jurisdiction?

A

Supreme Court

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7
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What word means the right of a court to hear a case and make a decision?

A

Jurisdiction

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8
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What document organizes and setups the jurisdiction of the VA courts?

A

Virginia Constitution

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9
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Who can issue search warrants, subpoena, arrest warrant, summons and set bail?

A

Magistrate

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10
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Which VA court has original jurisdiction over civil cases involving large dollar amounts?

A

VA Circuit Court

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11
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Which VA court has jurisdiction over small dollar civil cases and misdemeanors?

A

General District Court

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12
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Which VA court has original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?

A

VA Circuit court

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13
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What VA court hears cases involving minors and family matters?

A

General District courts and Juvenille and Domestic Court

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14
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What court hears appeals from Circuit Court?

A

VA court of appeal

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15
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What is the only court in VA that can use a jury?

A

VA Circut Court

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16
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What is the final court of appeal in VA?

A

VA Supreme Court

17
Q

What are civil cases used to resolve?

A

Diagreements between 2 parties

18
Q

What is the plantiff seeking in a civil case?

A

money, compensation

19
Q

What is the name for serious crimes like murder and armed robbery?

A

Felony

20
Q

what type of crimes are most speeding tickets and parking violations?

A

misdemeanors

21
Q

What type of case settles disagreements between 2 parties?

A

civil case

22
Q

What are the 2 main types of court cases?

A

civil

criminal

23
Q

In a civil case what can the plaintiff or defendant do if they do not like the verdict?

A

appeal

24
Q

What must the police have before they arrest someone in a criminal case?

A

probable cause

25
Q

After someone is arrested what are the 2 options the magistrate has for the accused?

A

Bail or Jail

26
Q

When is probable cause reviewed, an attorney appointed if needed, and a plea entered?

A

arraingnment

27
Q

Put these in correct order.

Bail, Jail, Trial, Plea, Arrest, Verdict?

A 
Arrested
Plea
Bail/Jail
Trial
Verdict
28
Q

What can the defendant do in a criminal case id they are found guilty?

A

appeal

29
Q

Whats the name of the power of the courts to determine if a law is unconstitutional?

A

Judicial Review

30
Q

What court case established Judicial review?

A

Marbury vs. Madison

31
Q

What does Marbury v. Madison say is the supreme law of the land?

A

US Constitution

32
Q

What 2 documents do state laws have to conform and align with?

A

US Constitution

VA Constitution

33
Q

Juveniles who commit serious crimes can be tried as..

A

adults

34
Q

True or False

Judges have more latitude and options when handling juvenile cases

A

True

35
Q

Most juvenile cases are heard by what court?

A

Juvenile/Domestic relations court

36
Q

True or False

Judges in JDR are more concerned with punishing minors than helping them

A

False

37
Q

What is the right to be treated fairly by the government called?

A

Due process

38
Q

What amendment says the national government must treat you fairly and follow their laws?

A

14th Amendment

39
Q

The Supreme Court says due process applies to the Constitution and the. . .

A

Bill of Rights

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