Court structure exit

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In the United States, we have a DUAL court system made up of what two courts?

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federal (national) and state

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The Judicial Branch, its structure and powers, was created by this document: Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, U.S Constitution, Declaration of Independence

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U.S Constitution

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The U.S. Court of Appeals...

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has appellate jurisdiction from U.S. District Courts

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The U.S. District Court...

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has original jurisdiction for all federal cases

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Which United States court has only original jurisdiction over all Federal Cases?

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District Court

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Which of the following courts is the highest court that can appeal cases in the United States? Options: U.S General District Court, U.S Supreme Court, U.S District, U.S Court of Appeals

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U.S Supreme Court

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Which Virginia court has a judge and a jury, original jurisdiction for all felonies, civil cases with large money amounts, and appellate for general district?

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Circuit Court

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Which court has original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases with low money amounts? Options: Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, General District, US Supreme Court

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General District

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What term means the authority of a court to be the first to hear a case?

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Original jurisdiction

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The Court system in Virginia was created by this document: Charters of the Virginia Company of London, Virginia Constitution, Virginia Statutes of Religious Freedom, Virginia Declaration of Rights.

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Virginia Constitution