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What is the Original Jurisdiction?
Authority to be the first to hear a court case.
What does "The U.S. has a dual court system" mean?
It has Federal and State courts.
What does appellate mean?
When a person considers that a trial was unfair, may get a review from a higher court.
What is a misdemeanor?
It's a less serious offense. Ex: Reckless driving, shoplifting, vandalism.
Where does the Virginia Judicial System get its power from?
The Virginia Constitution and the State Laws (Laws that apply only to Virginia).
Where does the judicial branch get its power from?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the role of the Judicial branch?
To interpret laws, and determine if they are within or against the Constitution.
Mrs. Diaz was caught speeding. When she goes to trial, for the first time, what type of jurisdiction does that court have?
The Original Jurisdiction
When would someone go to the General District? Give an example.
Misdemeanors and civil cases. Judge ONLY people don't go to prison.
What is the Jury?
A group of people who listen to all facts during a trial to decide whether a person is guilty.
Which court case established the principle of Judicial Review?
Marbury vs. Madison
Who is the Authority to review a decision from a lower court?
The Appellate Jurisdiction
Which cases would be heard in the General District Court?
Misdemeanors and Civil Cases
What is the Juvenile in charge of?
Assist courts related to domestic relations (Family cases) and law violations by children or youth.
What is the highest court in the land?
The United States Supreme Court
What is a felony?
A serious crime. Ex: Kidnapping, theft, murder
What does judicial review allow the courts to do?
Review laws and acts to see if they agree with the Constitution
Which United States court has only original jurisdiction?
The U.S. District Court
Which Virginia court has only appellate jurisdiction?
The Court of Appeals of Virginia
What is the Virginia Supreme Court?
The court of final appeal in Virginia
What is the authority to listen to a court case called?
A Jurisdiction
Which Virginia court would a felony case begin?
The Circuit Court
Who decides cases in the U.S. District Court?
The Judge and Jury
Explain the difference between Prison and Jail
Jail is short-term detention, before a Trial or short-term sentences. Prisons are long-term correctional for more serious crime
Explain what Judicial Review means
A court may invalidate laws, acts, or Presidential Orders if they are against the Constitution.