VA SOL - CE 9a-d - The Judicial Branch

What type of jurisdiction does the United States Supreme Court have?

• limited original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

What type of jurisdiction does the United States Court of Appeals have?

• original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

What type of jurisdiction does the United States District Court have?

• original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Supreme Court have?

• original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Court of Appeals have?

• original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Circuit Court have?

• original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia District Court have?

• original

• appellate

• both original and appellate

If someone is accused of a felony, in which Virginia court would the case start?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• District Court

A less serious crime that usually results in a fine and/or probation.

• misdemeanor

• felony

In which court would a 16 year old go to for a speeding ticket?

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court