Judicial Branch 1
A case where the law is broken
Criminal Case
What are the 3 levels of the federal court and what type of jurisdiction do they have?
Supreme Court (both)
Court of Appeals (appellate)
District Court (original)
Term referring to the court having the authority to hear and decide the case
jurisdiction
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative branch?
By reviewing laws to make sure they are constitutional
A case that involves a type of disagreement between individuals
Civil Case
What do we call a person when they did not commit the crime?
Innocent/Not Guilty
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9
court that determines if proper procedure has been followed in a case
Appeals Court
Term which describes the right of all people to be treated fairly by the courts
Due process
Verdict if Convicted of committing a crime
Guilty
Group of 12 people who decide if someone is guilty or innocent
A Trial Jury
Which amendment protects against unreasonable bail and cruel/unusual punishments
8th Amendment
Police officers cannot place you under arrest, be granted a warrant, or search you car without
Probable Cause
term for putting someone on trial for the same crime twice
double jeopardy
What is the procedure for a civil case? (3)
1. plaintiff files complaint
2. trial (someone wins money)
3. option to appeal
What level of federal court has original jurisdiction only
District Court
The person who files a lawsuit is called the....
Plaintiff
Ms. Tyler was sued for $5,000 dollars and appealed the ruling once, who will hear her case?
Circuit Court
Amendment which protects accused criminals from unlawful search and seizure
4th Amendment
What is the procedure for a criminal case? (5)
1. arrest
2. jail or bail
3. arraignment
4. trial & verdict
5. guilty verdict may appeal
Which amendment protects citizens from the State and Local government?
14th amendment
Cases involving adoptions are held in which court?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
What are the different State courts AND what type of jurisdiction do they have? (5)
VA Supreme (both)
VA Court of Appeals (appellate)
Circuit Court (both)
District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations (original)
What amendment protects citizens from the NATIONAL government
5th
Lets say you go on a shoplifting spree down along the east coast what court will handle your case and why?
US District court
(committed misdemeanors in multiple states)