Legal System

What are state laws?

• Laws that apply to people who live or work in a specific location

• Laws that apply to everyone in the US

• Laws that apply only to federal employees

• Laws that apply only to international visitors

Which of the following is governed by federal law?

• Immigration laws

• Divorce laws

• Real estate laws

• Personal injury laws

What is the definition of criminal law?

• Rules that apply when someone commits a crime.

• Rules that apply to business disputes.

• Rules that apply to family matters.

• Rules that apply to real estate.

What is the definition of civil law?

• One person sues or files a case against another person.

• Rules that apply to criminal activities.

• Rules that apply to international trade.

• Rules that apply to environmental issues.

In a civil case, what is the required burden of proof?

• Preponderance of the evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Probable cause

How are Virginia courts organized from the lowest to the highest court?

• General District, Circuit, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of VA

• Circuit, General District, Supreme Court of VA, Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court of VA, Court of Appeals, Circuit, General District

• Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of VA, General District, Circuit

Who is a state agent?

• Anyone who works for the government

• A person who commits a crime

• A person who sues another person

• A person who is a judge

Which court hears felony criminal cases and civil cases of $25,000 or more?

• Circuit court

• General District

• Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court of VA

In a civil trial, what is the defendant found to be if not found guilty?

• Liable but not facing a criminal penalty

• Guilty and facing a criminal penalty

• Innocent and facing a criminal penalty

• Not liable and facing a criminal penalty

What does the 4th Amendment protect against?

• Unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms