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Warm-up
Have out the State Judicial Branch worksheet you started in class and finished for homework
I will be checking it for a grade.
In the meantime, respond to these questions on your warm-up page:
1. Explain how the state courts are similar and different from the federal courts.
2. Which of the state courts offer you an opportunity to appeal?
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate &
originalJustices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies &
large civilAppellate jurisdiction-cases
from district courtsJudge and jury
VA General District CourtOriginal jurisdiction-
misdemeanors and small civilJudge/no jury
1. The Judicial branch is a dual court system because it is made up of the federal courts and state courts.
2. Complete the chart on the right by naming the levels of the state court system.
3. In which Virginia court do you have an option of a trial by a jury? Circuit court
4. You are 16 years old and arrested for shoplifting. Which court would you attend? Juvenile and Domestic relationsWhy? You are under 18
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judge/no jury
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate &
originalJustices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies &
large civilAppellate jurisdiction-cases
from district courtsJudge and jury
VA General District CourtOriginal jurisdiction-
misdemeanors and small civilJudge/no jury
5. Which two Virginia courts has both appellate and original jurisdiction? Circuit court and Supreme Court
6. You do not agree with a decision made in the General District Court? What option do you have? Appeal to the circuit courtWhy? has appellate jurisdiction over District courts
7. Which court has only justices in Virginia? Supreme Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judge/no jury
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate &
originalJustices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies &
large civilAppellate jurisdiction-cases
from district courtsJudge and jury
VA General District CourtOriginal jurisdiction-
misdemeanors and small civilJudge/no jury
8. Why are cases that are heard in the lowest courts (General District and Juvenile) only heard by judges?
They are extremely busy
9. Which Virginia Court has original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?
Circuit courts
10. In the space below, draw a diagram illustrating the steps it would take to take a case from the lowest court to the Virginia Supreme Court.
11. This court has appellate jurisdiction over Circuit Court casesAppeals Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judge/no jury
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate & original
Justices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies &
large civilAppellate jurisdiction-cases from
district courtsJudge and jury
VA General District CourtOriginal jurisdiction-
misdemeanors and small civilJudge/no jury
12. What does original jurisdiction mean?authority to hear (try) a case for the first time
13. Can you take your case straight to the Virginia Supreme Court? YesWhy or why not? it has limited original jurisdiction
14. Which court would hear a civil case involving $200?General District … involving $2 million dollars? Circuit Court
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judge/no jury
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate &
originalJustices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies
& large civilAppellate jurisdiction-cases
from district courtsJudge and jury
VA General District CourtOriginal jurisdiction-
misdemeanors and small civilJudge/no jury
15. If an issue involves a state law, do you have to accept the decision of the Virginia Supreme Court? YesWhat would it take to get your case heard by the US Supreme Court?
appeal based on a federal or constitutional issue
16. Can a case start in the Virginia Circuit Court?
yesWhy or why not?
it has original jurisdiction over certain cases
17. You want to adopt a child. Which court would you attend?
Juvenile and Domestic
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judge/no jury
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate & original
Justices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies &
large civilAppellate jurisdiction-cases from
district courtsJudge and jury
VA General District CourtOriginal jurisdiction-
misdemeanors and small civilJudge/no jury
18. What does appellate jurisdiction mean?authority to review a case appealed from a lower court
19. A case is appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court but the court refuses to hear your case. What happens next?accept the lower court’s decision
20. This court has original jurisdiction over misdemeanors. General DistrictJuvenile & Domestic
Relations CourtJudge/no jury
VA Supreme CourtJurisdiction: appellate &
originalJustices/no jury
VA Appeals CourtJurisdiction: appellate
Judges/no jury
VA Circuit CourtOriginal jurisdiction- felonies & large civil
Appellate jurisdiction-cases from district
courtsJudge and jury
VA General District Court
Original jurisdiction- misdemeanors and small
civilJudge/no jury
21 Which court has a magistrate? Small claims court
22. The Circuit Courts have appellate jurisdiction in cases from the district courts.
23. What is “judicial review” ? Authority to decide if acts of the
executive or legislative branches is unconstitutional.
24. What court case established judicial review?
Marbury v Madison
25. Do you think the Virginia Supreme Court has judicial review over the actions of the Governor and the General Assembly? yes
25.
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
Judge/no jury
U.S.A. (national) government
You have learned about…
VIRGINIA (state) government
You have learned about…
LOUDOUN (local) government
Today you will learn
about
As you take notes today, highlight any vocabulary words
you write from the list onState and Local Government
Where do local governments in Virginia get power?
1. The units of local gov’t in Virginia are political subdivisions created by the General Assembly.
2. All powers of local gov’t in Virginia are given by the Virginia Constitution and acts of the General Assembly
3. Local gov’ts exercise legislative, executive and judicial powers.
4. Not all counties and cities are given the same power.
What are the units of local government in Virginia?
1. Counties2. Towns3. Cities
a. Cities have charters listing their powers which gives them home rule ..
Virginia’s Counties and cities
We are here
Local governments have defined and limited powers
Enforce state and local laws (ordinances)Promote public healthProtect public safetyEducate childrenProtect the environmentRegulate land useLevy and collect taxes
Click the mouse button or press theSpace Bar to display the answer.
Who are the elected officials in Virginia’s county government?
What are their roles?
1. Board of Supervisorsa. exercises legislative
powersb. Enacts ordinances c. Adopt annual budget
Who are the elected officials in Virginia’s incorporated towns?
What are their powers?
1. Town Councila. exercises legislative
powersb. Enacts ordinancesc. Adopt annual budget
2. Mayor- elected by the voters or the town council
Who are the elected officials in Virginia’s cities?
What are their powers?
1. City Councila. exercises legislative
powersb. Enacts ordinances c. Adopt annual budget
2. Mayor- elected by the voters or the city council
Other officials who impact the local government. What are their roles?
1. School Board- oversees the K-12 public schools
2. City Manager- hired to run a local gov’t3. Sheriff- elected to guide law enforcement4. Clerk of the circuit court- organizes the
actions of the circuit courts5. Commissioner of Revenue- establishes the
tax rate and offers tax services6. Treasurer- Collects taxes and pays gov’t
bills
How does the judicial system work in the local government?
1. In every locality, the state courts resolve judicial disputes.
2. Types of courts at the local level-
a. Circuit courtsb. District courtc. Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court
d. Small Claims Court
Organization of Local Government Review
Units of Local
Government
County(made up of
communities)
Town(incorporated
)
City(city charter)
County Government Review
County
Board of Supervisors
School Board
Elected County Officials
Manager
Sheriff
Commissioner of Revenue
Treasurer
Court SystemAuthority from state courts
Towns
Town Council(elected)
Mayor(elected)
Cities
City Council (elected)
Mayor(elected)
School Board
Judicial System (similar to county govt)
How International Issues and Events Affect Local Government
1. Local government may be required to formulate (to make), adopt and issue public policies in response to international issues and events
2. Areas of concern may include:
a. Public health concerns in the event of a pandemic
http://www.loudoun.gov/documents/31/55/101/Loudoun%20Pandemic%20Influenza%20Response%20Plan%202009.PDF
b. Public safety in the event of an act of terrorismhttp://www.loudoun.gov/index.aspx?NID=761
c. Economic development policies in response to the global economy http://va-loudouncounty.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=104
d. Policies to protect the environment http://www.lecva.org/
Summary Question
Which local government official would you like to be? Why?
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