CE.9a

In Virginia, only the Circuit Court have--

• judge and jury

• original jurisdiction of misdemeanors in civil cases

• final appeal

• jurisdiction of cases involving juveniles

What is the highest court in Virginia that has appellate jurisdiction?

• General District Court

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

The United States Court Systems differs from the Virginia Court System in that it is established and governed by--

• federal laws and the United States Constitution

• state laws and the Virginia Constitution

An appeal of a decision from a United States District Court would be hear by next by the--

• United States Supreme Court

• Supreme Court of Virginia

• United States Court of Appeals

• Virginia Court of Appeals

Which Virginia court would handle civil cases involving small dollar amounts and have original jurisdiction of misdemeanors?

• Virginia Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals of Virginia

• Circuit Court

• General District Court

All of the these courts have appellate jurisdiction EXCEPT

• Supreme Court

• Court of Appeals

• Circuit Court

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

Which federal court has a judge and jury?

• United States District Court

• United States Supreme Court

• United States Court of Appeals

Virginia courts are established and guided by the--

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Supreme Court

• Constitution of Virginia and state laws

• United States Court Rules and Regulations Pamphlet

Which option best explains the "dual court system"?

• Having the ability to file the same charge in both civil and criminal courts

• The division of courts between the federal government and the state governments

• The division of power between the District and Appellate Courts

• All of the above

In the state of Virginia, if a defendant is found guilty of a misdemeanor, which court could they appeal to?

• VA General District Court

• US Supreme Court

• VA Circuit Court

• VA Court of Appeals