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Unit 6: Judicial Branch - Criminal And Civil
Test Description: Judicial Branch test review.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which Amendment requires the state of Virginia to guarantee each resident due process rights?
A
14th Amendment
B
1st Amendment
C
6th Amendment
D
5th Amendment
2) What must a police officer have before he or she can make an arrest?
A
Sentence
B
Summons
C
Probable cause
D
Judicial Review
3) Which of the following court cases could NOT be appealed to a higher court?
A
A civil case where the plaintiff won
B
A criminal case with a 'not guilty' verdict
C
A criminal case with a 'guilty' verdict
D
A civil case where the defendant won
4) Which of the following below would be considered a CRIMINAL case?
A
A case where the defendant refused to follow their contract.
B
A case where the plaintiff sued the defendant
C
A disagreement between neighbors over a broken fence
D
A case involving trespassing and vandalism
5) Ashleigh was arrested for breaking a federal law. Which amendment guarantees that the NATIONAL government will protect her due process rights?
A
5th Amendment
B
1st Amendment
C
4th Amendment
D
14th Amendment
6) Which of the following is an example of a DIFFERENCE between juvenile and adult cases?
A
Only adults have the right to remain silent
B
Only adults have juries
C
Only juveniles have the right to hear their charges
D
Only adults have the right to a lawyer
7) Which of the following is an example of original jurisdiction?
A
The US Court of Appeals ruling on a case
B
The Circuit Court finding Mr. Smith guilty of a felony
C
The VA Supreme Court ruling that the defendant's rights were not violated
D
The Supreme Court ruling in favor of Miranda
8) Molly got sick because Popeye's did not cook her chicken all the way. What would be her reason to sue them?
A
To prove probable cause
B
To get money to compensate for medical expenses and time off work
C
To receive an apology
D
To charge the restaurant with a felony
9) If a customer in Virginia sued a company in Pennsylvania, which court would have original jurisdiction over the case?
A
U.S. District Court
B
General District Court
C
VA Court of Appeals
D
U.S. Supreme Court
10) Which of the following DOES NOT happen during the arraignment hearing?
A
Defendant enters the plea
B
The verdict is read
C
Probable cause is reviewed
D
Lawyer is assigned
11) What is the job of the judge/jury during a CIVIL case?
A
Determine if the defendant is responsible
B
Decide if the defendant is guilty
C
Decide if the plaintiff is guilty
D
Decide if the plaintiff is responsible
12) What is it called with the prosecution tries to accuse someone of a crime after a 'not guilty' verdict?
A
Checks and balances
B
Due process
C
Double jeopardy
D
Probable cause
13) In a CRIMINAL trial, it is the job of the jury to decide if the -
A
Defendant is guilty
B
Defendant is responsible
C
Plaintiff is responsible
D
Prosecutor is guilty
14) New evidence was found in a murder tried in the Virginia Court System. What would happen next?
A
Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
B
Appeal to the VA Court of Appeals
C
Appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals
D
Request a new trial in the Circuit Court
15) Which is an example of a misdemeanor?
A
Murder
B
Kidnapping
C
Not doing your study guide
D
Stealing gum
16) If a person committed armed robbery, what kind of case would that be?
A
Criminal
B
Civil
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