Question 1

The decisions of the U.S. Courts of Appeals are binding on all other federal courts except for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Arbitration is a commonly used technique for resolving international disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the structure of the federal court system. How does the federal court system compare/contrast with the state court system of the state where you are living?

Accepted Answer

The federal court system consists of the

Question 4

Mark, a resident of Illinois, while driving on the interstate highway, hits Jayce, a resident of Wisconsin, and totally destroys Jayce 's brand new vehicle and injures Jayce . Jayce may bring suit in federal district court:

Accepted Answer

A)  because the accident happened on a federally funded highway. 
B)  because there is always federal jurisdiction if there is diversity of citizenship. 
C)  if the amount in controversy is over $75,000. 
D)  only if the accident occurred outside of Illinois or Wisconsin. 
A)  because the accident happened on a federally funded highway. 
B)  because there is always federal jurisdiction if there is diversity of citizenship. 
C)  if the amount in controversy is over $75,000. 
D)  only if the accident occurred outside of Illinois or Wisconsin.

Question 5

The legal concept which deals with the location where a lawsuit should be brought is:

Accepted Answer

A)  venue. 
B)  in personam jurisdiction. 
C)  subject matter jurisdiction. 
D)  s tare decisis . 
A)  venue. 
B)  in personam jurisdiction. 
C)  subject matter jurisdiction. 
D)  s tare decisis .

Question 6

The federal courts only have jurisdiction to hear cases involving federal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The federal courts have jurisdiction over all matters that have not been exclusively given to the state courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The definition of a default judgment is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a legal pleading that contains denials, admissions, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims. 
B)  a pleading that is a statement of the initial claim against the defendant. 
C)  an assertion that even if the plaintiff's allegations are true, the plaintiff would not be entitled to a remedy. 
D)  a judgment against a defendant who fails to respond to a complaint. 
A)  a legal pleading that contains denials, admissions, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims. 
B)  a pleading that is a statement of the initial claim against the defendant. 
C)  an assertion that even if the plaintiff's allegations are true, the plaintiff would not be entitled to a remedy. 
D)  a judgment against a defendant who fails to respond to a complaint.

Question 9

Congress has established thirteen judicial circuits (twelve numbered circuits plus the District of Columbia circuit), each having a court known as the Court of Appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If the judge denies a defendant's motion for __________, then the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses. However, if the judge grants the motion, then the defendant automatically wins the case and does not need to present any evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)  a new trial 
B)  a directed verdict 
C)  an offer of proof 
D)  change of venue 
A)  a new trial 
B)  a directed verdict 
C)  an offer of proof 
D)  change of venue

Question 11

An appeal from a small claims court is taken to the state court of appeals where a trial de novo is begun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Generally, State A may exercise "long-arm" jurisdiction over a defendant located in State B if the defendant:

Accepted Answer

A)  once resided in State A. 
B)  uses a product produced in State A. 
C)  made a contract in State A. 
D)  has relatives in State A. 
A)  once resided in State A. 
B)  uses a product produced in State A. 
C)  made a contract in State A. 
D)  has relatives in State A.

Question 13

A quorum for the United States Supreme Court consists of any three justices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Judges who serve in the U.S. Courts of Appeals receive lifetime appointments from the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The definition of in rem jurisdiction is jurisdiction based on claims against property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The U.S. District Court is the appeal level court in the federal court system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare and contrast a summary judgment and a directed verdict.

Accepted Answer

Both a summary judgment and a directed v

Question 18

Appellate judges can reverse a decision of the trial court:

Accepted Answer

A)  where any error below is found. 
B)  only where there was a prejudicial error that substantially affected the appellant's rights and duties. 
C)  only where the outcome of the case is clearly wrong. 
D)  where the losing party desires a new trial. 
A)  where any error below is found. 
B)  only where there was a prejudicial error that substantially affected the appellant's rights and duties. 
C)  only where the outcome of the case is clearly wrong. 
D)  where the losing party desires a new trial.

Question 19

A non-corporate entity, such as a limited partnership, takes the citizenship of each of its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Article III of the Constitution states that the judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court and:

Accepted Answer

A)  such lower courts as the Supreme Court establishes. 
B)  such lower courts as Congress may establish. 
C)  a system of special courts, district courts, and courts of appeals. 
D)  a system of lower federal courts and such state courts as each state legislature provides. 
A)  such lower courts as the Supreme Court establishes. 
B)  such lower courts as Congress may establish. 
C)  a system of special courts, district courts, and courts of appeals. 
D)  a system of lower federal courts and such state courts as each state legislature provides.

Exam 3: Civil Dispute Resolution

The decisions of the U.S. Courts of Appeals are binding on all other federal courts except for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Arbitration is a commonly used technique for resolving international disputes.

Describe the structure of the federal court system. How does the federal court system compare/contrast with the state court system of the state where you are living?

Mark, a resident of Illinois, while driving on the interstate highway, hits Jayce, a resident of Wisconsin, and totally destroys Jayce 's brand new vehicle and injures Jayce . Jayce may bring suit in federal district court:

The legal concept which deals with the location where a lawsuit should be brought is:

The federal courts only have jurisdiction to hear cases involving federal law.

The federal courts have jurisdiction over all matters that have not been exclusively given to the state courts.

The definition of a default judgment is:

Congress has established thirteen judicial circuits (twelve numbered circuits plus the District of Columbia circuit), each having a court known as the Court of Appeals.

If the judge denies a defendant's motion for __________, then the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses. However, if the judge grants the motion, then the defendant automatically wins the case and does not need to present any evidence.

An appeal from a small claims court is taken to the state court of appeals where a trial de novo is begun.

Generally, State A may exercise "long-arm" jurisdiction over a defendant located in State B if the defendant:

A quorum for the United States Supreme Court consists of any three justices.

Judges who serve in the U.S. Courts of Appeals receive lifetime appointments from the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

The definition of in rem jurisdiction is jurisdiction based on claims against property.

The U.S. District Court is the appeal level court in the federal court system.

Compare and contrast a summary judgment and a directed verdict.

Appellate judges can reverse a decision of the trial court:

A non-corporate entity, such as a limited partnership, takes the citizenship of each of its members.

Article III of the Constitution states that the judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court and:

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