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The Legal System

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The 5 th and 14 th amendments both involve due process. The difference between them is a) where it is applied b) who it applies to c) the length of time it applies d) one is only for legal aliens

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Mr. Nerfchirper sues his neighbor for damage to his lawn from his neighbors dog. This is an example of a a) felony b) misdemeanor c) criminal case d) civil case

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The U.S. District Court has original jurisdiction over which of the following? a) a car accident in Virginia b) a homicide in North Carolina c) a dispute between business owners in two different states d) an appeal from a lower U.S. Court

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Which VA court would hear an appeal from the VA Circuit Court? a) VA Court of Appeals b) Fairfax General District Court c) Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court d) None of the above

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Which of the following happens during the arraignment? a)Formal charges are made b)A plea is entered c)Trial date is set d)All of the above

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In Virginia a crime which results in more than 12 months of jail time is called a felony. a) True b) False

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When I sue my neighbor in a civil case I am also known as the a)prosecutor b)defendant c)magistrate d)plaintiff

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Why did the baseball player get arrested? For stealing a base.