Judicial Branch
Original jurisdiction of a felony criminal case in the United States
U.S. District Court
Police may arrest a person accused of a crime if they have this?
Probable Cause
Leader of American Foreign Policy
Chief Diplomat
Local governments get their authority from these two sources
General Assembly and Virginia Constitution
Step 5
Send the bill to the other house
Judge, with or without a jury, original jurisdiction for felony criminal cases and for certain civil cases, appellate jurisdiction from district courts
Circuit Court
A criminal case determines guilt or innocence of what two types of crime?
Felony and misdemeanor
Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch
Party Chief
The legislative branch of a county, city, and town
Board of Supervisors, City Council, Town Council
Step 3
Debate on the floor
Justices, no jury; appellate jurisdiction; limited original jurisdiction
U.S. and Virginia Supreme Courts
A plaintiff files a complaint to recover $100 in damages
Civil Case
Leader of the United States Armed Forces
Commander-in-Chief
The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect these 4 positions
Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue
Step 7
Send the bill to the president/governor to sign or veto
Judge, no jury; original jurisdiction for misdemeanors and civil cases generally involving lower dollar amounts and original jurisdiction in juvenile and family cases
General District Court
Step 2 of a criminal case - where a plea is entered and an attorney may be appointed for the defendant
Arraignment
Ceremonial head of the nation
Chief of State
Elected by the voters or council to make executive decisions for a locality
Mayor
Step 4
Vote on the bill
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
Both types of cases can do this if the outcome is not favorable
Appealed
Representative of all of the people
Chief Citizen
Local Laws
Ordinances
Step 1
Introduce a bill