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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
1st Amendment
B
5th Amendment
C
6th Amendment
D
14th Amendment
2) What must a police officer have before he or she can make an arrest?
A
Judicial Review
B
Summons
C
Sentence
D
Probable cause
3) Which of the following court cases could NOT be appealed to a higher court?
A
A civil case where the defendant won
B
A criminal case with a 'not guilty' verdict
C
A civil case where the plaintiff won
D
A criminal case with a 'guilty' verdict
4) Which of the following below would be considered a CRIMINAL case?
A
A disagreement between neighbors over a broken fence
B
A case involving trespassing and vandalism
C
A case where the plaintiff sued the defendant
D
A case where the defendant refused to follow their contract.
5) Ashleigh was arrested for breaking a federal law. Which amendment guarantees that the NATIONAL government will protect her due process rights?
A
1st Amendment
B
14th Amendment
C
5th Amendment
D
4th 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 Supreme Court ruling in favor of Miranda
C
The Circuit Court finding Mr. Smith guilty of a felony
D
The VA Supreme Court ruling that the defendant's rights were not violated
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 receive an apology
B
To charge the restaurant with a felony
C
To get money to compensate for medical expenses and time off work
D
To prove probable cause
9) If a customer in Virginia sued a company in Pennsylvania, which court would have original jurisdiction over the case?
A
General District Court
B
U.S. Supreme Court
C
U.S. District Court
D
VA Court of Appeals
10) Which of the following DOES NOT happen during the arraignment hearing?
A
The verdict is read
B
Probable cause is reviewed
C
Defendant enters the plea
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
Probable cause
B
Double jeopardy
C
Due process
D
Checks and balances
13) In a CRIMINAL trial, it is the job of the jury to decide if the -
A
Prosecutor is guilty
B
Defendant is guilty
C
Defendant is responsible
D
Plaintiff is responsible
14) New evidence was found in a murder tried in the Virginia Court System. What would happen next?
A
Appeal to the VA Court of Appeals
B
Appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals
C
Request a new trial in the Circuit Court
D
Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court
15) Which is an example of a misdemeanor?
A
Murder
B
Kidnapping
C
Stealing gum
D
Not doing your study guide
16) If a person committed armed robbery, what kind of case would that be?
A
Civil
B
Criminal
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