The United States has a ____________ court system which consists of state courts and federal courts.

The role of the judicial branch is to _____________laws.

Authority to hear a case

Authority to hear a case first

Authority to review a decision of a lower court

A serious crime

A smaller or less serious offense

Federal courts have jurisdiction over _____________ laws.

The United States has a court system whose organization and jurisdiction are derived from the ______________ of the United States and federal laws.

Justices, no jury; appellate jurisdiction; limited original jurisdiction

Judges, no jury; appellate jurisdiction

Judge, with or without jury; original jurisdiction

State courts have jurisdiction over ________ laws.

Virginia, like each of the other 49 states, has its own separate court system whose organization and jurisdiction are derived from _________ constitution and state laws.

Which is the highest level court in Virginia?

The power of ________________ is an important check on the legislative and executive branches of government.

Which court case established the principle of judicial review (constitutionality of a law) at the national level?

___________ laws must conform to the Virginia and United States constitutions.

a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony

a court settles a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation

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