Because It Is Not a State,cases Arising in Washington,D

question 30

Multiple Choice

Because it is not a state,cases arising in Washington,D.C.,are heard by

• A) a specially appointed court that reports directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.
• B) courts from the Virginia state system because Virginia is the closest state.
• C) the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
• D) the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

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Definitions:

Convicted

Found guilty of a crime through a legal process, such as a trial.

Petty Offense

A minor legal violation that is less serious than a misdemeanor.

Infraction

A minor violation or breach of law, typically not punishable by imprisonment.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less severe than a felony and usually punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment.