Question 1

Intermediate appellate courts review new evidence or testimony that was not seen or heard in the lower courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Jeremy crashes his friend John's car because he is an incompetent driver.Emily, John's sister, is outraged and wants John to sue his friend.John refuses to file a case against his long-time friend.Which of the following is Emily allowed to do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) She can sue Jeremy on John's behalf, as she has standing to sue. 
B) She can sue Jeremy, provided that John gives his consent. 
C) She can file a case in the state court where she will have standing to sue. 
D) She cannot sue Jeremy as she has no stake in the outcome of the case. 
A) She can sue Jeremy on John's behalf, as she has standing to sue. 
B) She can sue Jeremy, provided that John gives his consent. 
C) She can file a case in the state court where she will have standing to sue. 
D) She cannot sue Jeremy as she has no stake in the outcome of the case.

Question 3

A petitioner must file a petition for certiorari, asking the Supreme Court to hear the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For federal question cases to be brought to a federal court, the dollar amount of the controversy must exceed $75, 000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Parties are not allowed to argue against the imposition of jurisdiction by a court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about intermediate appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A) They hear new evidence and testimony that have come to light after the trial courts have made their decision. 
B) They do not grant any oral hearings to the parties. 
C) They have jurisdiction to hear cases of a limited or specialized nature. 
D) They review either pertinent parts or the whole trial court record from the lower court. 
A) They hear new evidence and testimony that have come to light after the trial courts have made their decision. 
B) They do not grant any oral hearings to the parties. 
C) They have jurisdiction to hear cases of a limited or specialized nature. 
D) They review either pertinent parts or the whole trial court record from the lower court.

Question 7

Appeals from the Court of International Trade are heard by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The geographical area served by each U.S.court of appeals is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) district 
B) county 
C) range 
D) circuit 
A) district 
B) county 
C) range 
D) circuit

Question 9

Which of the following is true about a majority decision reached by the U.S.Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) All the judges agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case. 
B) A majority of the judges agree as to the outcome but not the reasoning used to decide a case. 
C) A majority of the justices agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case. 
D) An equal number of judges vote for and against the petitioner and case remains undecided. 
A) All the judges agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case. 
B) A majority of the judges agree as to the outcome but not the reasoning used to decide a case. 
C) A majority of the justices agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case. 
D) An equal number of judges vote for and against the petitioner and case remains undecided.

Question 10

________ refers to cases arising under the U.S.Constitution, treaties, or federal statutes and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) Federal question cases 
B) Diversity of citizenship cases 
C) Federal crimes cases 
D) Copyrights and trademarks cases 
A) Federal question cases 
B) Diversity of citizenship cases 
C) Federal crimes cases 
D) Copyrights and trademarks cases

Question 11

The first 12 circuits of the U.S.court of appeals are geographical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

________ hears appeals from trial courts.

Accepted Answer

A) The highest state court 
B) A court of record 
C) An inferior trial court 
D) An intermediate appellate court 
A) The highest state court 
B) A court of record 
C) An inferior trial court 
D) An intermediate appellate court

Question 13

Which of the following courts are considered as the federal court system's intermediate appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A) U)S.Courts of Appeals for Veterans Claims 
B) U)S.courts of appeals 
C) U)S.district courts 
D) U)S.courts of federal claims 
A) U)S.Courts of Appeals for Veterans Claims 
B) U)S.courts of appeals 
C) U)S.district courts 
D) U)S.courts of federal claims

Question 14

________ refers to a contract provision that designates a certain court to hear any dispute concerning nonperformance of the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) No-contest clause 
B) Choice of law clause 
C) Forum-selection clause 
D) Arbitration clause 
A) No-contest clause 
B) Choice of law clause 
C) Forum-selection clause 
D) Arbitration clause

Question 15

Appellate court decisions are final and cannot be appealed to any higher courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare and contrast between in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A court may have jurisdiction to hear an

Question 17

Donald, who is a resident of Louisiana, is robbed in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.The robber, who is a resident of the state of Texas, is soon apprehended.Which of the following is the proper venue to hear this case?

Accepted Answer

A) state court in Louisiana because the plaintiff is from Louisiana 
B) state court in Texas because the defendant is from Texas 
C) Oklahoma federal court because the robber has committed a federal crime 
D) Oklahoma County Court because it is nearest in location to the scene of the crime 
A) state court in Louisiana because the plaintiff is from Louisiana 
B) state court in Texas because the defendant is from Texas 
C) Oklahoma federal court because the robber has committed a federal crime 
D) Oklahoma County Court because it is nearest in location to the scene of the crime

Question 18

A change of venue may be requested in order to find a jury that is not prejudiced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Decisions of the ________ are final unless a question of law is involved that is appealable to the U.S.Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) courts of appeals 
B) courts of records 
C) highest state courts 
D) general-jurisdiction trial courts 
A) courts of appeals 
B) courts of records 
C) highest state courts 
D) general-jurisdiction trial courts

Question 20

In the U.S.Supreme Court, if all the justices voting agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case, it is a ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A) tie 
B) plurality 
C) majority 
D) unanimous 
A) tie 
B) plurality 
C) majority 
D) unanimous

Exam 2: Courts and Jurisdiction

Intermediate appellate courts review new evidence or testimony that was not seen or heard in the lower courts.

Jeremy crashes his friend John's car because he is an incompetent driver.Emily, John's sister, is outraged and wants John to sue his friend.John refuses to file a case against his long-time friend.Which of the following is Emily allowed to do in this situation?

A petitioner must file a petition for certiorari, asking the Supreme Court to hear the case.

For federal question cases to be brought to a federal court, the dollar amount of the controversy must exceed $75, 000.

Parties are not allowed to argue against the imposition of jurisdiction by a court.

Which of the following statements is true about intermediate appellate courts?

Appeals from the Court of International Trade are heard by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

The geographical area served by each U.S.court of appeals is referred to as a ________.

Which of the following is true about a majority decision reached by the U.S.Supreme Court?

________ refers to cases arising under the U.S.Constitution, treaties, or federal statutes and regulations.

The first 12 circuits of the U.S.court of appeals are geographical.

________ hears appeals from trial courts.

Which of the following courts are considered as the federal court system's intermediate appellate courts?

________ refers to a contract provision that designates a certain court to hear any dispute concerning nonperformance of the contract.

Appellate court decisions are final and cannot be appealed to any higher courts.

Compare and contrast between in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction.

Donald, who is a resident of Louisiana, is robbed in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.The robber, who is a resident of the state of Texas, is soon apprehended.Which of the following is the proper venue to hear this case?

A change of venue may be requested in order to find a jury that is not prejudiced.

Decisions of the ________ are final unless a question of law is involved that is appealable to the U.S.Supreme Court.

In the U.S.Supreme Court, if all the justices voting agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case, it is a ________ decision.

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