CE.8 Courts (Judicial System)
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- Q1What document is the supreme “law of the land”?Constitution of the U.S.C. Bill of RightsDeclaration of IndependenceArticles of Confederation30s
- Q2To which documents must Virginia state laws conform?The VA and US ConstitutionsThe Declaration of Independence and US ConstitutionThe Chesterfield and VA ConstitutionsThe Articles of Confederation and VA Constitution30s
- Q3What is the name for a person who issues search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, summons and sets bail called?lawyerplaintiffmagistratejudge30s
- Q4Which court case established the principle of Judicial Review?Brown v. Board of EducationMiranda v. ArizonaMarbury v. MadisonPlessey v. Ferguson30s
- Q5In a criminal procedure, which of these is required for an arrest?Probable causeGuilty verdictArraignmentSentencing30s
- Q6In which Virginia court would a felony trial take place in front of a judge and jury?Court of Appeals of VAVirginia Supreme CourtCircuit CourtGeneral District Court30s
- Q7Which amendment to the US Constitution protects our RAPPS freedoms? (Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press & Speech)14th16th5th1st30s
- Q8Which amendment to the US Constitution allows Congress to create an income tax on individuals and businesses?16th5th1st4th30s
- Q9Which amendment to the US Constitution protects us from unfair treatment of the federal government (due process)?5th14th1st16th30s
- Q10Which amendment to the US Constitution protects us from unfair treatment of the state government (due process)?1st14th5th16th30s
- Q11Which amendment to the US Constitution says that anyone born in the US or who completes the nationalization process is a citizen?1st14th16th5th30s