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CE.8 Courts (Judicial System)

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11 questions
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  • Q1
    What document is the supreme “law of the land”?
    Constitution of the U.S.
    C. Bill of Rights
    Declaration of Independence
    Articles of Confederation
    30s
  • Q2
    To which documents must Virginia state laws conform?
    The VA and US Constitutions
    The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution
    The Chesterfield and VA Constitutions
    The Articles of Confederation and VA Constitution
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the name for a person who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, summons and sets bail called?
    lawyer
    plaintiff
    magistrate
    judge
    30s
  • Q4
    Which court case established the principle of Judicial Review?
    Brown v. Board of Education
    Miranda v. Arizona
    Marbury v. Madison
    Plessey v. Ferguson
    30s
  • Q5
    In a criminal procedure, which of these is required for an arrest?
    Probable cause
    Guilty verdict
    Arraignment
    Sentencing
    30s
  • Q6
    In which Virginia court would a felony trial take place in front of a judge and jury?
    Court of Appeals of VA
    Virginia Supreme Court
    Circuit Court
    General District Court
    30s
  • Q7
    Which amendment to the US Constitution protects our RAPPS freedoms? (Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press & Speech)
    14th
    16th
    5th
    1st
    30s
  • Q8
    Which amendment to the US Constitution allows Congress to create an income tax on individuals and businesses?
    16th
    5th
    1st
    4th
    30s
  • Q9
    Which amendment to the US Constitution protects us from unfair treatment of the federal government (due process)?
    5th
    14th
    1st
    16th
    30s
  • Q10
    Which amendment to the US Constitution protects us from unfair treatment of the state government (due process)?
    1st
    14th
    5th
    16th
    30s
  • Q11
    Which amendment to the US Constitution says that anyone born in the US or who completes the nationalization process is a citizen?
    1st
    14th
    16th
    5th
    30s

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