Question 1

In which of the following cases do federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A) bankruptcy cases 
B) diversity of citizenship cases 
C) antitrust cases 
D) patents cases 
A) bankruptcy cases 
B) diversity of citizenship cases 
C) antitrust cases 
D) patents cases B

Question 2

Which of the following is true about a plurality decision of the Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) It settles the case but does not set the precedent for later cases. 
B) It affirms the decision of the lower court. 
C) It settles the case and sets the precedent for later cases. 
D) It causes the case to be reviewed again at later date. 
A) It settles the case but does not set the precedent for later cases. 
B) It affirms the decision of the lower court. 
C) It settles the case and sets the precedent for later cases. 
D) It causes the case to be reviewed again at later date. A

Question 3

Discuss the need and significance of the long-arm statute.

Accepted Answer

In most states, a state court can obtain jurisdiction in a civil lawsuit over persons and businesses located in another state or country through the state's long-arm statute.These statutes extend a state's jurisdiction to nonresidents who were not served a summons within the state.The nonresident defendant in the civil lawsuit must have had some minimum contact with the state such that the maintenance of that lawsuit in that state does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.
The exercise of long-arm jurisdiction is generally permitted over nonresidents who have (1)committed torts within the state (e.g., caused an automobile accident in the state), (2)entered into a contract either in the state or that affects the state (and allegedly breached the contract), or (3)transacted other business in the state that allegedly caused injury to another person.

Question 4

Sue, a resident of the state of New York, is visiting her aunt in Iowa.While there, her car is hit by a drunk driver named Jerry, a resident of the state of Iowa.Sue is injured in the accident.Which of the following actions is Sue allowed to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Sue can sue Jerry and bring the case to Iowa state court provided that the dollar amount of the controversy exceeds $75, 000. 
B) Sue can file a case against Jerry in the New York state court as she is a resident of that state. 
C) Sue can file a case against Jerry only in the Iowa state court as this is a matter that involves state negligence law. 
D) Sue can sue Jerry and bring the case to Iowa federal court as this is a case that involves diversity of citizenship. 
A) Sue can sue Jerry and bring the case to Iowa state court provided that the dollar amount of the controversy exceeds $75, 000. 
B) Sue can file a case against Jerry in the New York state court as she is a resident of that state. 
C) Sue can file a case against Jerry only in the Iowa state court as this is a matter that involves state negligence law. 
D) Sue can sue Jerry and bring the case to Iowa federal court as this is a case that involves diversity of citizenship.

Question 5

________ refers to a concept that requires lawsuits to be heard by the court with jurisdiction that is nearest the location in which the incident occurred or where the parties reside.

Accepted Answer

A) Jurisdiction 
B) Venue 
C) Circuit 
D) Doctrine of stare decisis 
A) Jurisdiction 
B) Venue 
C) Circuit 
D) Doctrine of stare decisis

Question 6

The decisions of the U.S.Supreme Court can be appealed to higher courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

________ refers to a court's jurisdiction over the parties to a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) In rem jurisdiction 
B) Quasi in rem jurisdiction 
C) In personam jurisdiction 
D) Sua sponte 
A) In rem jurisdiction 
B) Quasi in rem jurisdiction 
C) In personam jurisdiction 
D) Sua sponte

Question 10

________ refers to a contract provision that designates a certain state's law or country's law that will be applied in any dispute concerning nonperformance of the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) Choice of law clause 
B) Forum-shopping 
C) Arbitration clause 
D) Forum selection clause 
A) Choice of law clause 
B) Forum-shopping 
C) Arbitration clause 
D) Forum selection clause

Question 11

Where a long-arm statute is present, a defendant need not have minimum contact with a state for that state's courts to have jurisdiction over the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mary has already won her case at the U.S.Court of Appeals.When the case is reviewed by the Supreme Court, only eight judges are present.Four of the judges vote for Mary while the other four vote against her.Which if the following will 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. 
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 13

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 14

Discuss the significance of the Zippo Manufacturing Company v.Zippo Dot Com, Inc.case in terms of jurisdiction in cyberspace.

Accepted Answer

A seminal case that addressed jurisdicti

Question 15

In small claims courts, it is necessary that the parties are represented by a lawyer at all times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ are courts that hear matters of a specialized or limited nature.

Accepted Answer

A) General-jurisdiction trial courts 
B) Inferior trial courts 
C) Intermediate appellate courts 
D) Chancery courts 
A) General-jurisdiction trial courts 
B) Inferior trial courts 
C) Intermediate appellate courts 
D) Chancery courts

Question 17

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

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of the state supreme courts?

Accepted Answer

A) conducting trials related to misdemeanor criminal law 
B) hearing appeals from intermediate appellate state courts and certain trial courts 
C) conducting trials related to felonies and civil disputes 
D) reviewing the judgments and records of the lower courts and ratifying them 
A) conducting trials related to misdemeanor criminal law 
B) hearing appeals from intermediate appellate state courts and certain trial courts 
C) conducting trials related to felonies and civil disputes 
D) reviewing the judgments and records of the lower courts and ratifying them

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following similarities is observed between tie and plurality decisions reached by the U.S.Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) The decisions can be appealed against in the U.S.courts of appeals. 
B) the decisions do not set precedent for later cases. 
C) the decision of the lower court is affirmed. 
D) New evidence and testimony is heard before reaching decisions. 
A) The decisions can be appealed against in the U.S.courts of appeals. 
B) the decisions do not set precedent for later cases. 
C) the decision of the lower court is affirmed. 
D) New evidence and testimony is heard before reaching decisions.

Exam 2: Courts and Jurisdiction

In which of the following cases do federal and state courts have concurrent jurisdiction?

Which of the following is true about a plurality decision of the Supreme Court?

Discuss the need and significance of the long-arm statute.

Sue, a resident of the state of New York, is visiting her aunt in Iowa.While there, her car is hit by a drunk driver named Jerry, a resident of the state of Iowa.Sue is injured in the accident.Which of the following actions is Sue allowed to take?

________ refers to a concept that requires lawsuits to be heard by the court with jurisdiction that is nearest the location in which the incident occurred or where the parties reside.

The decisions of the U.S.Supreme Court can be appealed to higher courts.

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

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

________ refers to a court's jurisdiction over the parties to a lawsuit.

________ refers to a contract provision that designates a certain state's law or country's law that will be applied in any dispute concerning nonperformance of the contract.

Where a long-arm statute is present, a defendant need not have minimum contact with a state for that state's courts to have jurisdiction over the defendant.

Mary has already won her case at the U.S.Court of Appeals.When the case is reviewed by the Supreme Court, only eight judges are present.Four of the judges vote for Mary while the other four vote against her.Which if the following will 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.

Discuss the significance of the Zippo Manufacturing Company v.Zippo Dot Com, Inc.case in terms of jurisdiction in cyberspace.

In small claims courts, it is necessary that the parties are represented by a lawyer at all times.

________ are courts that hear matters of a specialized or limited nature.

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

Which of the following is a function of the state supreme courts?

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

Which of the following similarities is observed between tie and plurality decisions reached by the U.S.Supreme Court?

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