The Judicial System
The role of the judicial branch
To interpret laws
The Supreme Court makes up what ?
The Judicial Branch
What are two kinds of conflicts courts resolve
Civil and Criminal
This document is where Due Process is outlined
The Constitution of the United States
The authority to hear a case first
Original Jurisdiction
List the Federal Courts from Highest to Lowest
US Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
US District Court
The supreme courts of the United States and Virginia determine the constitutionality of laws and acts of the legislative and executive branches of government.
Judicial Review
True or False.
Both felonies and misdemeanor cases hold preliminary hearings
False.
Only Felony cases hold preliminary hearings, misdemeanors go straight to trial
Define Due Process
The constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
a serious crime vs. less serious offense
felony vs. misdemeanor
List the state courts from Highest to Lowest
Virginia Supreme Court
Virginia Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
General District Court and Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
The Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution
Define appeal
Reversing the decision of a lower court case
This amendment prohibits the national government from violating due process.
5th Amendment
A criminal proceeding where the defendant is called before a court, told of the charges, and is asked to enter a plea guilty or not guilty
Arraignment
This court(s) has Judges only
US Court of Appeals
Virginia Court of Appeals
What documents must state laws conform to?
The Virginia and United States constitutions
This person files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation
A Plaintiff
Prohibits state and local governments from violating due proces
a “mini trial” that comes before the actual criminal trial to determine if there is sufficient evidence
Preliminary Hearing
This court deals with felonies and the other deals with misdemeanors
Circuit Court for felonies and General District for misdemeanors
James M. was appointed to a federal government job late for one presidents admin and William M., the secretary of state to the next president refused to honor James's appointment, and James M. asked the Supreme Court to order that he get the job, but The Supreme Court refused to issue the order. What case is this?
Marbury Vs. Madison
a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony
Criminal Case
What has the Supreme Court extended guarantees of based upon the Due Process Clause
The Bill of Rights
Define Probable Cause
Enough evidence to make a search or press charges