Question 1

The concept of concurrent jurisdiction refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cases where an appeal is heard by the same court that tried the case. 
B)  cases that can be heard in either a state or a federal court. 
C)  separate legal actions that arise out of a common set of facts and circumstances. 
D)  criminal cases in which the same court determines guilt and also decides the penalty. 
E)  cases that are both crimes and civil offenses. 
A)  cases where an appeal is heard by the same court that tried the case. 
B)  cases that can be heard in either a state or a federal court. 
C)  separate legal actions that arise out of a common set of facts and circumstances. 
D)  criminal cases in which the same court determines guilt and also decides the penalty. 
E)  cases that are both crimes and civil offenses.

Question 2

All justices on the U.S.Supreme Court,including the chief justice,have an equal vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When the U.S.Constitution was written and established the Supreme Court,the population of the country was under 5 million.Today the population is more than 300 million.Because this means that there are far more lawsuits today than in the early days of our nation,the chances that the Supreme Court will accept a case is much smaller today than in the past.Should one or more additional "supreme" courts be established so that more cases are reviewed? Would an additional federal appellate court,hearing appeals from the Circuit Court,help?

Accepted Answer

The increase in population and the resul

Question 4

Which of the following statements is generally not true about state intermediate appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The appellate court reviews the record of the trial court. 
B)  The appellate court usually allows the parties to file briefs outlining support for their positions. 
C)  The appellate court allows the parties to make oral arguments outlining their position. 
D)  The appellate court allows the parties to introduce new evidence, so long as it was not previously introduced at the original trial. 
E)  Appellate court decisions are appealable to the state's highest court. 
A)  The appellate court reviews the record of the trial court. 
B)  The appellate court usually allows the parties to file briefs outlining support for their positions. 
C)  The appellate court allows the parties to make oral arguments outlining their position. 
D)  The appellate court allows the parties to introduce new evidence, so long as it was not previously introduced at the original trial. 
E)  Appellate court decisions are appealable to the state's highest court.

Question 5

Susie,a resident of Tennessee,purchased passage for a seven-day cruise on the Sunspot,a cruise ship operated by Good Times Corporation.Good Times required that Susie sign a forum-selection clause designating Florida as the only state in which any lawsuits arising in connection with the cruise could be brought.Susie slipped in spilled soup on the cruise injuring her back and wanted to sue.Where can Susie most likely sue Good Times Corporation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tennessee 
B)  Florida 
C)  Tennessee or Florida 
D)  Tennessee, Florida, or any other state Susie passed through on her way to Florida 
E)  Florida, or any state bordering Florida 
A)  Tennessee 
B)  Florida 
C)  Tennessee or Florida 
D)  Tennessee, Florida, or any other state Susie passed through on her way to Florida 
E)  Florida, or any state bordering Florida

Question 6

Service of process is permitted during a special appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A party who disputes the jurisdiction of a court can make a general appearance in that court to argue against imposition of jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Subject matter jurisdiction is not necessary in a lawsuit where there is in rem jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to subject a Florida resident to the jurisdiction of a Delaware court,Delaware may ask Florida to effect service of process on a Florida resident if Delaware can show that the Florida resident had at least minimum contact within Delaware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a special federal court established by the United States Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Tax Court 
B)  U.S. Court of Federal Claims 
C)  U.S. Court of International Trade 
D)  U.S. Court of Intrastate Commerce 
E)  U.S. Bankruptcy Court 
A)  U.S. Tax Court 
B)  U.S. Court of Federal Claims 
C)  U.S. Court of International Trade 
D)  U.S. Court of Intrastate Commerce 
E)  U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Question 11

An intermediate appellate court generally provides the parties an additional opportunity to present evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a majority of the U.S.Supreme Court justices agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case,it is a plurality decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Each state has only one U.S.District Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Tammi Tenant was a university student in Ohio who rented a house from Loretta,who also lived in Ohio.Upon graduation,Tammi moved to Nebraska.Assuming that one party sued the other in connection with the lease after Tammi had moved to Nebraska,which of the following correctly describes the court(s)with jurisdiction over the defendant? If Loretta sued,there would be $\quad$$\quad$If Tammi sued,there would be
$\underline{\text{Personal jurisdiction over Tammi in:	personal jurisdiction over Loretta in:}}$

Accepted Answer

A)  Ohio only$\quad$    $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$ Ohio only 
B)  Nebraska only$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$Ohio only 
C)  Nebraska or Ohio$\quad$$\quad$Nebraska only 
D)  Nebraska or Ohio$\quad$$\quad$Nebraska or Ohio 
E)  Nebraska or Ohio$\quad$$\quad$Ohio only 
A)  Ohio only$\quad$    $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$ Ohio only 
B)  Nebraska only$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$Ohio only 
C)  Nebraska or Ohio$\quad$$\quad$Nebraska only 
D)  Nebraska or Ohio$\quad$$\quad$Nebraska or Ohio 
E)  Nebraska or Ohio$\quad$$\quad$Ohio only

Question 15

The concept of standing requires that:

Accepted Answer

A)  parties appear in person in order to present their cases. 
B)  a plaintiff have a stake in the outcome of a case. 
C)  parties must always be represented by a properly admitted member of the bar. 
D)  both parties must always be given a chance to appeal once a judgment has been entered. 
E)  the defendant be given adequate notice of the plaintiff's complaint. 
A)  parties appear in person in order to present their cases. 
B)  a plaintiff have a stake in the outcome of a case. 
C)  parties must always be represented by a properly admitted member of the bar. 
D)  both parties must always be given a chance to appeal once a judgment has been entered. 
E)  the defendant be given adequate notice of the plaintiff's complaint.

Question 16

Which of the following is false regarding federal question jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $10,000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
B)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $75,000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
C)  There is no dollar-amount limit on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
D)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $50,000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
E)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $100, 000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
A)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $10,000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
B)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $75,000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
C)  There is no dollar-amount limit on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
D)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $50,000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court. 
E)  There is a dollar-amount limit of $100, 000 on federal question cases that can be brought in federal court.

Question 17

An inferior trial court is one that:

Accepted Answer

A)  can hear only matters involving relatively small dollar amounts. 
B)  has had a larger than normal portion of its decisions overturned on appeal. 
C)  has an appointed judge rather than an elected judge. 
D)  can only hear certain kinds of cases. 
E)  must have all of its decisions approved by a higher court before they become effective. 
A)  can hear only matters involving relatively small dollar amounts. 
B)  has had a larger than normal portion of its decisions overturned on appeal. 
C)  has an appointed judge rather than an elected judge. 
D)  can only hear certain kinds of cases. 
E)  must have all of its decisions approved by a higher court before they become effective.

Question 18

In order to successfully bring a case before a court,the plaintiff must show standing.If someone reading a newspaper or watching the news on television hears that Congress has passed a new law that appears to be unconstitutional,should that person automatically have the right to sue to challenge the law whether or not they are affected? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No, the person should not automatically

Question 19

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very important cases are usually initially tried in the U.S. Supreme Court. 
B)  When a case is appealed, the appellate court usually holds a new trial. 
C)  In the federal court system, there are usually two levels of appeal by right. 
D)  The U.S. Supreme Court chooses to review only a small fraction of those cases that it is asked to review. 
E)  The U.S. Supreme Court chooses to review only half of those cases that it is asked to review. 
A)  Very important cases are usually initially tried in the U.S. Supreme Court. 
B)  When a case is appealed, the appellate court usually holds a new trial. 
C)  In the federal court system, there are usually two levels of appeal by right. 
D)  The U.S. Supreme Court chooses to review only a small fraction of those cases that it is asked to review. 
E)  The U.S. Supreme Court chooses to review only half of those cases that it is asked to review.

Question 20

Federal courts have non-exclusive jurisdiction to hear cases involving federal crimes,antitrust,bankruptcy,patent and copyright cases,and suits against the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Courts and Jurisdiction

The concept of concurrent jurisdiction refers to:

All justices on the U.S.Supreme Court,including the chief justice,have an equal vote.

Which of the following statements is generally not true about state intermediate appellate courts?

Service of process is permitted during a special appearance.

A party who disputes the jurisdiction of a court can make a general appearance in that court to argue against imposition of jurisdiction.

Subject matter jurisdiction is not necessary in a lawsuit where there is in rem jurisdiction.

In order to subject a Florida resident to the jurisdiction of a Delaware court,Delaware may ask Florida to effect service of process on a Florida resident if Delaware can show that the Florida resident had at least minimum contact within Delaware.

Which of the following is not a special federal court established by the United States Congress?

An intermediate appellate court generally provides the parties an additional opportunity to present evidence.

If a majority of the U.S.Supreme Court justices agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case,it is a plurality decision.

Each state has only one U.S.District Court.

The concept of standing requires that:

Which of the following is false regarding federal question jurisdiction?

An inferior trial court is one that:

Which of the following is true?

Federal courts have non-exclusive jurisdiction to hear cases involving federal crimes,antitrust,bankruptcy,patent and copyright cases,and suits against the United States.

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