Types of Cases
This type of trial is when there is a disagreement between 2 parties
Civil Case
The 2 levels of the dual court system are _______ courts and ________ courts
State and Federal
What is a ruling?
Decision about a case
This amendment guarantees that all people have equal protection under the law
14th amendment
How many justices are on the US Supreme Court
9
Civil or Criminal: Batman was speeding 15 MPH above the speed limit on Route 66. He was pulled over and given a speeding ticket.
Criminal
Why would someone appeal a case?
They feel their rights were not met in their original trial
In a civil case, who files the complaint?
Plaintiff
What does it mean to guarantee a "speedy and public trial"?
No one can purposefully delay a trial and it cannot be secret (some exceptions apply)
What is the SUPREME LAW of the land?
US Constitution
Civil or Criminal: Cinderella is suing the City of Manassas Government because her car was searched by an officer and claims the officer did not have probable cause or a search warrant.
Civil
Federal courts deal with cases involving ________ laws
Federal
What is a jury? What is their job?
A group of people randomly chosen to listen to the evidence in a trial and decide the outcome of a case
Which amendment states that someone does not have to testify against himself/herself?
5th amendment
What is the job of a Supreme Court Justice?
Their job is to determine whether or not laws are constitutional
Felony or Misdemeanor: Buzz Lightyear stole a pack of gum from the grocery store.
Misdemeanor
If someone appeals their case from the U.S. District Court, where would the case go?
U.S. Appeals Court
Why is there such a long process leading up to the trial?
There are measures in place to make sure that the court system is FAIR for all involved
Someone who steals 1 tomato from the grocery store is charged with life in prison. Which amendment is this violating?
8th amendment
Why is Marbury v. Madison significant?
It established Judicial Review
Felony or Misdemeanor: Shrek is charged with robbery because he stole five large screen TVs, twenty PS5s and two Xboxes from Best Buy.
Felony
What is the purpose of the VA Supreme Court?
Determine if cases are constitutional (STATE)
What are the 3 things that happen in the arraignment step?
Probable cause is review, an attorney may be appointed, and a plea is entered
What is the 7th amendment?
Right to a jury trial in civil cases when the amount of money is more than $20
Who is the current Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
John Roberts