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CE.10 Federal Courts
Test Description: VA Sol Civics Practice
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The United States Court System differs from the Virginia Court System in that it is established and governed by −
A
federal laws and the Constitution.
B
Federal Policies and Procedures Guide.
C
the United States Senate.
D
the Supreme Court Policies and Procedures manual.
2) Jurisdiction can best be described as −
A
closing arguments in a jury trial.
B
a governing body in the courts.
C
a process in which elections are judged for fairness.
D
authority to interpret and administer the law.
3) An appeal of a decision from a United States District Court in Virginia would be heard next by the −
A
United States Court of Appeals.
B
United States Supreme Court.
C
Virginia Court of Appeals.
D
Supreme Court of Virginia.
4) The United States Court of Appeals has jurisdiction in what type of cases?
A
appeals from United States District Courts
B
appeals from the Supreme Court
C
all cases dealing with crimes committed on federal land
D
family and domestic relation cases
5) The landmark case of Marbury v. Madison in 1803 established the concept of −
A
the Monroe Doctrine.
B
separate but equal facilities for blacks.
C
Manifest Destiny.
D
judicial review.
6) What is the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND?
A
Constitution of the United States of America
B
United States Code of Legal Proceedings and Policies
C
Marshall Doctrine
D
Declaration of Independence
7) One of the United States and Virginia Supreme Courts’ primary functions is to −
A
hear all appeals from lower courts.
B
determine the constitutionality of laws and acts ordered by the executive branch.
C
determine and appoint Juvenile and Domestic Relation Court Judges.
D
inform all courts of Constitutional changes.
8) If the Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional, the court is −
A
exercising its power of original jurisdiction.
B
violating the United States Constitution.
C
exercising its power of judicial review.
D
acting wisely.
9) Judicial review is −
A
the process by which a president can veto a law.
B
bringing a filibuster to an end.
C
the Supreme Court overturning a law that is unconstitutional.
D
reviewing court cases for appeal purposes.
10) The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States guarantee all citizens the right to −
A
have protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
B
due process.
C
bear arms.
D
vote.
11) The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees due process protection by the -
A
federal and state governments.
B
states.
C
local government.
D
federal government.
12) The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution extends due process protection to the -
A
state and federal governments.
B
federal government.
C
states.
D
state and local governments.
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