Exam 3: Courts and Jurisdiction

In the U.S.Supreme Court,if all the justices voting agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case,it is considered a ________ decision.

The U.S.courts of appeals hear appeals from the district courts located in its circuit,as well as from certain special courts and federal administrative agencies.

For the federal courts to hear lawsuits involving the diversity of citizenship,the dollar amount of the controversy must not exceed the sum or value of $75,000.

The courts generally encourage forum shopping.

The concept of concurrent jurisdiction refers to ________.

Jill wins a lawsuit against Terry in the Wyoming state court.The court passes a judgment for Terry to pay $20,000 to Jill.Immediately after the case is settled,Terry moves to Colorado,where she owns a house,and refuses to pay Jill the money.Which of the following is the best course of action for Jill?

Under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S.Constitution,a judgment of a court of one state must be given "full faith and credit" by the courts of another state.

Peter,a resident of the state of Carterbridge,is driving his automobile in his home state when he negligently hits an automobile driven by Keith,a resident of the state of Emmaland.Keith is injured in the accident.Can Keith file a lawsuit against Peter in the federal court of Carterbridge on the basis of the diversity of citizenship?

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

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 is Emily allowed to do in this situation?

Compare and contrast in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction.

The 12th circuit court,located in Washington DC,is called the District of Columbia circuit.

Because the Supreme Court issues only about 100 opinions each year,writs are usually granted only in cases involving constitutional and other important issues.

Which of the following statements is true about a majority decision reached by the U.S.Supreme Court?

________ refer to cases arising under the U.S.Constitution,treaties,or federal statutes and regulations.

A(n)________ hears appeals from trial courts.

Donald,who is a resident of Louisiana,is robbed in Oklahoma County,Oklahoma.The robber,who is a resident of the state of Texas,is soon apprehended.Which of the following is the proper venue to hear this case?

Federal courts have ________ jurisdiction to hear cases involving a federal question or diversity of citizenship.

Judges for federal courts are selected ________.

Which of the following courts are the federal court system's trial courts of general jurisdiction?