1. Which Article of the U.S. Constitution supports the U.S. Supreme Court? (1 point)
O Article I
O Article II
O Article III
O Article IV
2. Which of the following do most state court systems have in common? (1 point)
Olimited jurisdiction trial courts
O international trade courts
Ono possibility of appeals
O executive jurisdiction trial courts
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3. The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process whereby a neutral third party hears the merits of and
decides a legal dispute is known as
Oarbitration.
O conciliation.
O facilitation.
Omediation.
4. Supreme Court judges are appointed by a combination of (1 point)
O current Supreme Court judges and Congress.
O the president and the Senate.
O the president and the House of Representatives.
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O the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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5. The fact that federal courts-not state courts-hear cases involving bankruptcy, patent/copyright issues, (I point)
or federal crimes is based on
O personal jurisdiction.
O exclusive jurisdiction.
concurrent jurisdiction.
O attachment jurisdiction.
5. Lawyers for each side will present shortened versions of their case to representatives to a neutral third
party during a(n)
O extended trial.
O arbitration.
Omini trial.
O agreement trial.
Cases that involve diversity of citizenship are covered by (1 point)
Olegislative jurisdiction.
O executive jurisdiction.
O exclusive jurisdiction.
O concurrent jurisdiction.
B. Many of the Supreme Court's cases require them to (1 point)
O settle land disputes.
O act as a family court judge.
offer a second opinion to circuit court judges.
O interpret the Constitution.
3. Which decision of the Supreme Court settles the case but is not precedent for later cases? (1 point)
Oplurality decision
Ounanimous decision
Omajority decision
Otie decision
10. Which of the following is not an example of a general jurisdiction state trial court? (1 point)
O Justice of the Peace court
Osmall claims court
Ostate appeals court
O municipal court
(1 point)
1. To find out which Article of the U.S. Constitution supports the U.S. Supreme Court, you can refer to the U.S. Constitution itself. It is a document that outlines the structure and powers of the U.S. government. The relevant article can be found by searching for the U.S. Constitution text online or using a constitutional law textbook. In this case, the correct answer is Article III.
2. To determine what most state court systems have in common, you can look at the general characteristics of state court systems. Limited jurisdiction trial courts, which handle specific types of cases such as small claims, traffic violations, or family law matters, are common in most state court systems. International trade courts, on the other hand, are specialized courts that are not typically found in state court systems. Similarly, no possibility of appeals and executive jurisdiction trial courts are not common features of most state court systems. Therefore, the correct answer is limited jurisdiction trial courts.
3. To identify the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process whereby a neutral third party hears the merits of and decides a legal dispute, you can consider the different types of ADR processes. Arbitration, conciliation, facilitation, and mediation are all possible ADR processes. However, only one of them involves a neutral third party making a decision. Mediation is the process in which a neutral third party helps facilitate negotiations between the disputing parties, but does not make a decision. On the other hand, arbitration is the ADR process where a neutral third party hears the merits of the dispute and makes a final decision. Therefore, the correct answer is arbitration.
4. To understand how Supreme Court judges are appointed, you can consider the relevant provisions in the U.S. Constitution. The process is a combination of the president and another branch of government. In this case, the president plays a role in appointing Supreme Court judges. However, the appointment is also subject to confirmation by another branch of government. The Senate and the House of Representatives are both involved in the confirmation process. Therefore, the correct answer is the president and the Senate.
5. To determine why federal courts, not state courts, hear cases involving bankruptcy, patent/copyright issues, or federal crimes, you can explore the concept of jurisdiction. Personal jurisdiction refers to a court's authority over a particular individual or entity. Attachment jurisdiction refers to a court's authority over property involved in a legal dispute. Concurrent jurisdiction refers to the authority of multiple courts to hear the same case. Exclusive jurisdiction, on the other hand, refers to the authority of a specific court to hear certain types of cases exclusively. In this case, federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving bankruptcy, patent/copyright issues, or federal crimes. Therefore, the correct answer is exclusive jurisdiction.
7. To understand which type of court hearing involves shortened versions of each side's case being presented to representatives of a neutral third party, you can consider the different types of court proceedings. An extended trial refers to a full trial where each side presents their case before a judge or jury. An arbitration refers to the ADR process where a neutral third party makes a decision based on the merits of the dispute. A mini trial is a specific type of ADR process where representatives of each side present shortened versions of their case to decision-makers from each party. An agreement trial is not a recognized term in court proceedings. Therefore, the correct answer is mini trial.
8. To determine which type of court has jurisdiction over cases involving diversity of citizenship, you can refer to the different types of jurisdiction. Legislative jurisdiction refers to the authority of a legislative body to create laws. Executive jurisdiction refers to the authority of the executive branch to enforce laws. Concurrent jurisdiction refers to the authority of multiple courts to hear the same case. Exclusive jurisdiction, on the other hand, refers to the authority of a specific court to hear certain types of cases exclusively. In this case, cases involving diversity of citizenship fall under the jurisdiction of federal courts. Therefore, the correct answer is exclusive jurisdiction.
9. To understand what many of the Supreme Court's cases require them to do, you can consider the role of the Court. The Supreme Court does not settle land disputes or act as a family court judge. While they may offer opinions to circuit court judges, this is not the primary role of the Supreme Court. The main responsibility of the Supreme Court is to interpret the Constitution, which involves applying constitutional principles to cases and making decisions that establish legal precedents. Therefore, the correct answer is to interpret the Constitution.
10. To identify the type of decision by the Supreme Court that settles the case but is not a precedent for later cases, you can consider the different types of decisions. A plurality decision refers to a situation where no single opinion of the Court has the support of a majority, but it represents the narrowest grounds for decision. A unanimous decision means that all the justices on the Court agree on the outcome and the reasoning behind it. A majority decision refers to a decision where a majority of the justices agree on the outcome and the reasoning. A tie decision occurs when the Court is evenly split and cannot reach a majority decision. In this case, a plurality decision, a unanimous decision, and a majority decision can all set a precedent for later cases. Therefore, the correct answer is a tie decision.
11. To determine which of the options is not an example of a general jurisdiction state trial court, you can consider the different types of state trial courts. A Justice of the Peace court is a type of limited jurisdiction court that handles minor offenses and civil cases. Small claims courts, state appeals courts, and municipal courts are generally examples of state trial courts with limited jurisdiction. Therefore, the correct answer is Justice of the Peace court.