Question 1

________ refers to jurisdiction to hear a case because of jurisdiction over the property of the lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) In rem jurisdiction 
B) Quasi in rem jurisdiction 
C) Private jurisdiction 
D) In personam jurisdiction

Question 2

________ refers to the federal statute enacted by Congress,or the state statute enacted by a state legislature,that is enforced by the administrative agency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the federal statute enacted...

Question 3

________ refers to jurisdiction that allows a plaintiff who obtains a judgment in one state to try to collect the judgment by attaching property of the defendant located in another state.

Accepted Answer

A) In rem jurisdiction 
B) In personam jurisdiction 
C) Private jurisdiction 
D) Quasi in rem jurisdiction

Question 4

Which of the following powers of administrative agencies facilitates the investigation and prosecution of possible violations of statutes and rules?

Accepted Answer

A) rulemaking power 
B) executive power 
C) judicial authority 
D) licensing

Question 5

Why do courts need to accomplish a service of process?

Accepted Answer

A) to obtain personal jurisdiction over the plaintiff in a lawsuit 
B) to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant in a lawsuit 
C) to obtain jurisdiction to hear a case where the court has jurisdiction over the property in the lawsuit 
D) to obtain jurisdiction over nonresidents who were not served summons within the state

Question 6

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

Question 7

Federal judges of the U.S.district courts are appointed for 14-year terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the U.S.Circuit Courts of Appeals,an en banc review refers to an appeal heard by a three-judge panel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In which of the following cases do federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A) cases involving sales and lease contracts 
B) federal question cases 
C) suits against the United States 
D) diversity of citizenship cases

Question 10

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

Question 11

The Department of Homeland Security,the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA),the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)are all examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Department of Homeland Security,the federal Food...

Question 12

Why was the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit created?

Accepted Answer

A) It was created to exercise appellate jurisdiction over members of the armed services. 
B) It was created to hear cases that involve federal tax laws. 
C) It was created to provide uniformity in the application of federal law in certain areas,particularly patent law. 
D) It was created to hear appeals from intermediate appellate state courts and certain trial courts.

Question 13

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 14

Mary won a case at the U.S.Court of Appeals.When the case was reviewed by the Supreme Court,only eight judges were present.Four of the judges voted for Mary while the other four voted against her.Which of the following would be the result of this case?

Accepted Answer

A) The case will be sent to the U.S.Court of Appeals for a review. 
B) Mary will win the case,as she had already won at the U.S.Court of Appeals. 
C) The case will be reviewed again by the U.S.Supreme Court when all the judges are present. 
D) Mary will win,and the case will set a precedent for later cases.

Question 15

The highest court in the land is the Supreme Court of the United States,which is located in Washington,DC.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ refers to a rule issued by an administrative agency that has the force of law and to which covered persons and businesses must adhere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to a rule issued by...

Question 17

In the United States,each state has only one district court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The U.S.Congress gives the Supreme Court discretion to decide what cases it will hear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 can Emily do in this scenario?

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.

Question 20

A decision of a limited-jurisdiction trial court can be appealed at a general jurisdiction court or an appellate court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Courts, Jurisdiction, and Administrative Agencies

________ refers to jurisdiction to hear a case because of jurisdiction over the property of the lawsuit.

________ refers to the federal statute enacted by Congress,or the state statute enacted by a state legislature,that is enforced by the administrative agency.

________ refers to jurisdiction that allows a plaintiff who obtains a judgment in one state to try to collect the judgment by attaching property of the defendant located in another state.

Which of the following powers of administrative agencies facilitates the investigation and prosecution of possible violations of statutes and rules?

Why do courts need to accomplish a service of process?

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

Federal judges of the U.S.district courts are appointed for 14-year terms.

In the U.S.Circuit Courts of Appeals,an en banc review refers to an appeal heard by a three-judge panel.

In which of the following cases do federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction?

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

The Department of Homeland Security,the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA),the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)are all examples of ________.

Why was the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit created?

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

Mary won a case at the U.S.Court of Appeals.When the case was reviewed by the Supreme Court,only eight judges were present.Four of the judges voted for Mary while the other four voted against her.Which of the following would be the result of this case?

The highest court in the land is the Supreme Court of the United States,which is located in Washington,DC.

________ refers to a rule issued by an administrative agency that has the force of law and to which covered persons and businesses must adhere.

In the United States,each state has only one district court.

The U.S.Congress gives the Supreme Court discretion to decide what cases it will hear.

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 can Emily do in this scenario?

A decision of a limited-jurisdiction trial court can be appealed at a general jurisdiction court or an appellate court.