What is the primary difference between the Virginia court system and the US court system?

Virginia Court System Functions and Jurisdictions

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Virginia has more courts than the US system.
Virginia's courts do not handle civil cases.
Virginia's district court is split into two parts.
Virginia does not have a Supreme Court.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of jurisdiction does the Virginia Supreme Court have?
Only original jurisdiction
Only appellate jurisdiction
No jurisdiction
Appellate and limited original jurisdiction
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can decisions from the Virginia Supreme Court be appealed?
Yes, to the US Supreme Court if US rights are involved
No, it is the final court of appeal
Yes, to the Circuit Court
Yes, to the Virginia Appellate Court
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the jurisdiction of the Virginia Appellate Court?
Original jurisdiction over civil cases
Appellate jurisdiction from the Circuit Court
Appellate jurisdiction from the District Court
No jurisdiction
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which court in Virginia has a jury?
District Court
Appellate Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What types of cases does the Circuit Court have original jurisdiction over?
Juvenile cases
Felony criminal cases and high-dollar civil cases
Traffic violations
Misdemeanor criminal cases
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the District Court in Virginia?
Handles felony criminal cases
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases and low-dollar civil cases
Handles appeals from the Supreme Court
Handles international cases
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