Question 1

With a __________ the jury makes specific written findings on each factual issue,and the judge then applies the law to these findings.

Accepted Answer

A) general verdict 
B) special verdict 
C) voir dire 
D) quasi in rem 
A) general verdict 
B) special verdict 
C) voir dire 
D) quasi in rem

Question 2

In personam jurisdiction can only be obtained by serving process on the party within the state in which the court is located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Able,a resident of New York,has a dispute with Baker,a resident of Illinois,involving a contract signed and performed in New York.His damages amount to $50,000,and he wants to sue.The case can be brought:

Accepted Answer

A) in the New York state courts. 
B) in the New York federal court. 
C) only in the Illinois state courts. 
D) in either the New York state courts or the New York federal court. 
A) in the New York state courts. 
B) in the New York federal court. 
C) only in the Illinois state courts. 
D) in either the New York state courts or the New York federal court.

Question 4

When the defendant's property located within a state is seized to obtain payment of a judgment from a court from another state that is unrelated to the property being seized,the jurisdiction over the property is known as __________ jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) quasi in rem 
B) in personam 
C) in rem 
D) forum non conveniens 
A) quasi in rem 
B) in personam 
C) in rem 
D) forum non conveniens

Question 5

In most states,judges are elected by the voters for a stated number of years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The appellate court does not hear any new evidence but rather takes the case upon the record,abstracts,and briefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Venue has to do with which court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All methods of alternative dispute resolution,such as arbitration,mediation,conciliation,and negotiation,involve a third party to help resolve the dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The U.S.Supreme Court is rigidly bound by its own decisions under the doctrine of stare decisis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Question 12

The jury's verdict in a summary jury trial is not binding on the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The U.S.Supreme Court:

Accepted Answer

A) has only appellate jurisdiction, as the nation's highest tribunal. 
B) must accept for review any decision appealed under a writ of certiorari. 
C) has original jurisdiction over certain types of cases. 
D) hears most of its cases through an appeal by right. 
A) has only appellate jurisdiction, as the nation's highest tribunal. 
B) must accept for review any decision appealed under a writ of certiorari. 
C) has original jurisdiction over certain types of cases. 
D) hears most of its cases through an appeal by right.

Question 14

What is jurisdiction? How does subject matter jurisdiction differ from jurisdiction over the person? How does in personam jurisdiction differ from jurisdiction in rem?

Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction is the power or authority o

Question 15

A writ of execution as used in civil law litigation allows:

Accepted Answer

A) the plaintiff to demand payment from the defendant of a judgment won in court. 
B) the governor of a state to demand execution of a convicted felon who has received a death sentence by a jury. 
C) the clerk of court to issue a demand for a new trial. 
D) the plaintiff, without further process, to obtain a portion of the defendant's wages. 
A) the plaintiff to demand payment from the defendant of a judgment won in court. 
B) the governor of a state to demand execution of a convicted felon who has received a death sentence by a jury. 
C) the clerk of court to issue a demand for a new trial. 
D) the plaintiff, without further process, to obtain a portion of the defendant's wages.

Question 16

State trial courts of general jurisdiction:

Accepted Answer

A) may be called county, district, common pleas, or supreme courts. 
B) have a dollar limitation on their jurisdiction in civil cases. 
C) cannot hear criminal cases. 
D) maintain no formal records of their proceedings. 
A) may be called county, district, common pleas, or supreme courts. 
B) have a dollar limitation on their jurisdiction in civil cases. 
C) cannot hear criminal cases. 
D) maintain no formal records of their proceedings.

Question 17

The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reviews decisions of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) United States Court of International Trade. 
B) Tax Court. 
C) Bankruptcy Courts. 
D) All of the above. 
A) United States Court of International Trade. 
B) Tax Court. 
C) Bankruptcy Courts. 
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Janet is called for jury duty and is selected for possible service on a jury.However,when the defendant's attorney sees her,he notices that she is wearing a green dress.Both the defendant and the defendant's attorney hate green dresses,so they strike her name from the jury.This is:

Accepted Answer

A) a valid challenge for cause. 
B) a valid peremptory challenge. 
C) not a valid challenge. 
D) a valid challenge for cause, but it can be overcome if the plaintiff's attorney makes an offer of proof to the judge. 
A) a valid challenge for cause. 
B) a valid peremptory challenge. 
C) not a valid challenge. 
D) a valid challenge for cause, but it can be overcome if the plaintiff's attorney makes an offer of proof to the judge.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain how state courts are affected by federal court decisions under the doctrine of stare decisis.

Accepted Answer

A United States Supreme Court decision o

Exam 3: Civil Dispute Resolution

With a __________ the jury makes specific written findings on each factual issue,and the judge then applies the law to these findings.

In personam jurisdiction can only be obtained by serving process on the party within the state in which the court is located.

Able,a resident of New York,has a dispute with Baker,a resident of Illinois,involving a contract signed and performed in New York.His damages amount to $50,000,and he wants to sue.The case can be brought:

When the defendant's property located within a state is seized to obtain payment of a judgment from a court from another state that is unrelated to the property being seized,the jurisdiction over the property is known as __________ jurisdiction.

In most states,judges are elected by the voters for a stated number of years.

The appellate court does not hear any new evidence but rather takes the case upon the record,abstracts,and briefs.

Venue has to do with which court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of a lawsuit.

All methods of alternative dispute resolution,such as arbitration,mediation,conciliation,and negotiation,involve a third party to help resolve the dispute.

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.

The U.S.Supreme Court is rigidly bound by its own decisions under the doctrine of stare decisis.

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

The jury's verdict in a summary jury trial is not binding on the parties.

The U.S.Supreme Court:

What is jurisdiction? How does subject matter jurisdiction differ from jurisdiction over the person? How does in personam jurisdiction differ from jurisdiction in rem?

A writ of execution as used in civil law litigation allows:

State trial courts of general jurisdiction:

The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reviews decisions of which of the following?

Janet is called for jury duty and is selected for possible service on a jury.However,when the defendant's attorney sees her,he notices that she is wearing a green dress.Both the defendant and the defendant's attorney hate green dresses,so they strike her name from the jury.This is:

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

Explain how state courts are affected by federal court decisions under the doctrine of stare decisis.

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