Question 1

The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction

Accepted Answer

A) rests on the number of jurors, six at an appellate court and 12 at a trial court 
B) depends on whether the case is being heard for the first time 
C) depends on whether it involves a state or federal question 
D) normally is not important because all major decisions in cases are made by appellate judges

Question 2

Bankruptcy judges are Article III judges who are insulated from political pressures by life tenure and protection from pay cuts?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the U.S.Constitution, federal courts other than the Supreme Court may be established by:

Accepted Answer

A) Congress 
B) the President 
C) constitutional amendment 
D) the Supreme Court 
E) the electorate

Question 4

The caseloads of the U.S.District Court have been:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing 
B) decreasing 
C) staying steady 
D) none of the above

Question 5

On the matter of increasing federal criminal jurisdiction for some categories of crimes:

Accepted Answer

A) conservatives and liberals agree 
B) conservatives and liberals disagree 
C) libertarians favor increasing all federal criminal jurisdiction 
D) conservatives favor only reductions in federal criminal jurisdiction

Question 6

Appellate review focuses on correctly interpreting the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The original structure of the U.S.federal courts did nothing to protect States' rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which statement best describes the chief justice of the Supreme Court:

Accepted Answer

A) he is selected by the other justices of the Supreme Court 
B) he is selected on a rotating basis 
C) he has supervisory authority over the entire federal court system 
D) he has supervisory authority over the state and federal systems 
E) beyond deciding cases, he holds only a ceremonial position

Question 9

Explain in depth the structure and jurisdiction of the elements of the dual court system in a discussion of how a case proceeds through the judiciary from inception to final resolution.Be sure to specify which courts exist throughout the hierarchy and how the courts interrelate in resolving legal conflict.You may use diagrams to supplement your answer.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Most federal question cases involve the violation of a criminal statute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

No U.S.District Court boundary crosses state lines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Characteristics of the Judiciary Act of 1789 included all but:

Accepted Answer

A) established Courts of Appeals 
B) boundaries set along state lines 
C) federal judges selected from home state 
D) lower courts got limited jurisdiction

Question 13

Courts that are authorized to hear and decide disputes arising within specified legal boundaries have:

Accepted Answer

A) geographical jurisdiction 
B) subject matter jurisdiction 
C) hierarchical jurisdiction 
D) appellate jurisdiction

Question 14

The first court to decide a case has:

Accepted Answer

A) no jurisdiction 
B) original jurisdiction 
C) appellate jurisdiction 
D) intermediate jurisdiction

Question 15

Which statement best describes decisions of three?judge district courts:

Accepted Answer

A) they are appealed to the Courts of appeals 
B) they are appealed to the U.S.Supreme Court 
C) they are made by three district court judges 
D) they are made by three circuit court judges

Question 16

Judicial councils are:

Accepted Answer

A) the policy making arm of the U.S.judiciary 
B) appointed by the chief justice 
C) the administrative unit of the U.S.Courts of Appeals 
D) part of the U.S.District Courts 
E) important bodies which conduct research

Question 17

Specialized federal courts are created to administer a specific judicial decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court:

Accepted Answer

A) is designed to protect foreign intelligence agents 
B) issues warrants for electronic eavesdropping 
C) works in public 
D) has only permanent judges

Question 19

The dual court system of the American judiciary refers to the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A) there are at least two courts of appeal in each state. 
B) there is a national court structure and a court structure in each of the 50 states and U.S.territories 
C) most courts have two jurisdictions that enable them to hear different cases. 
D) an individual has the right to appeal to the Intermediate Courts of Appeals, then the U.S.Supreme Court.

Question 20

What are the differences between Article I and Article III judges?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 3: Federal Courts

The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction

Bankruptcy judges are Article III judges who are insulated from political pressures by life tenure and protection from pay cuts?

According to the U.S.Constitution, federal courts other than the Supreme Court may be established by:

The caseloads of the U.S.District Court have been:

On the matter of increasing federal criminal jurisdiction for some categories of crimes:

Appellate review focuses on correctly interpreting the law.

The original structure of the U.S.federal courts did nothing to protect States' rights.

Which statement best describes the chief justice of the Supreme Court:

Most federal question cases involve the violation of a criminal statute.

No U.S.District Court boundary crosses state lines.

Characteristics of the Judiciary Act of 1789 included all but:

Courts that are authorized to hear and decide disputes arising within specified legal boundaries have:

The first court to decide a case has:

Which statement best describes decisions of three?judge district courts:

Judicial councils are:

Specialized federal courts are created to administer a specific judicial decision.

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court:

The dual court system of the American judiciary refers to the fact that:

What are the differences between Article I and Article III judges?