Question 1

A lawsuit that can be tried in different courts with appropriate jurisdiction is called a(n)________ action.

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Question 2

All state courts have original jurisdiction in that state.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A federal question is a matter that involves the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, or ________.

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The answer of A federal question is a matter that...

Question 4

When four out of the nine justices agree to hear cases, the U.S. Supreme Court grants petitions for ________.

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The answer of When four out of the nine justices...

Question 5

What are possible reasons for the defendant's motion for a change of venue?

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A)   Negative media coverage
B)   Pretrial publicity
C)   Partial jury
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

A neutral third party, a(n) ________, listens to parties' arguments and makes a decision.

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The answer of A neutral third party, a(n) ________, listens...

Question 7

What courts does the federal court system include?

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A)   The U.S. district courts
B)   The U.S. Supreme Court
C)   The U.S. courts of appeals
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Since the U.S. Supreme Court hears only a small number of cases per year, how does it affect the role of state supreme courts?

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Even if petitions for certiorari may be ...

Question 9

After a state trial court's decision, what action can parties to that case take?

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A)   Appeal the decision to a state appellate court
B)   Ask the trial court to retry the case
C)   Appeal the decision to a state supreme court
D)   Appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme CourtE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The highest court of the land is the U.S. ________ Court.

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The answer of The highest court of the land is...

Question 11

Each state has its own rules of venue to provide convenient places for trials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A court decision in an in rem action affects many people, not only parties to the case.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What legal term describes a lawsuit directed against property rather than against a particular person?

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A)   Quasi in rem action
B)   In personam action
C)   In rem action
D)   Transitory actionE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

What is concurrent jurisdiction?

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A)   Several courts have the power to hear a particular case
B)   Courts in the same state have the power to hear a particular case
C)   All of the above
D)   None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

How is the number of the U.S. Supreme Court justices determined?

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A)   By the U.S. Constitution
B)   By Congress
C)   By the Judiciary Act of 1789
D)   By the U.S. PresidentE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Court of common pleas

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A)  A state trial court
B)  A body of government that administers justice
C)  A phrase put on the record when the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear a case
D)  The highest appellate court of the land
E)   A state trial court with limited jurisdictionF)  The title of a judge of the highest appellate court of the landG)  Improper geographic location where the case should be triedH)  The abbreviation of the term used to describe alternative processes for settling legal disputes without litigationI)  The power of a higher court to review decisions of trial courtsJ)  Parties to this action seek to settle questions about propertyK) A) and G)
L) E) and F)

Question 17

What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a quasi in rem action?

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A)   A court has jurisdiction over the person but not over the property
B)   A court has jurisdiction over the property but not over the person
C)   A court has jurisdiction over the plaintiff but not over the defendant
D)   A court has jurisdiction over the person and the propertyE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A conciliator has authority over the mediation process.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define and discuss jurisdiction and venue.

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Definition: Jurisdiction is the power (a...

Question 20

The U.S. Supreme Court takes a case on appeal only when all justices agree that the case is important.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Court Systems and Jurisdiction

What is concurrent jurisdiction?

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Define and discuss jurisdiction and venue.

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How is the number of the U.S. Supreme Court justices determined?

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When four out of the nine justices agree to hear cases, the U.S. Supreme Court grants petitions for ________.

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A conciliator has authority over the mediation process.

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A neutral third party, a(n) ________, listens to parties' arguments and makes a decision.

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A lawsuit that can be tried in different courts with appropriate jurisdiction is called a(n)________ action.

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Each state has its own rules of venue to provide convenient places for trials.

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After a state trial court's decision, what action can parties to that case take?

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What are possible reasons for the defendant's motion for a change of venue?

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What legal term describes a lawsuit directed against property rather than against a particular person?

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All state courts have original jurisdiction in that state.

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What courts does the federal court system include?

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The U.S. Supreme Court takes a case on appeal only when all justices agree that the case is important.

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A federal question is a matter that involves the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, or ________.

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What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a quasi in rem action?

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The highest court of the land is the U.S. ________ Court.

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Since the U.S. Supreme Court hears only a small number of cases per year, how does it affect the role of state supreme courts?

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A court decision in an in rem action affects many people, not only parties to the case.

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Match the terms with their descriptions: -Court of common pleas

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