Question 1

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Authority of a court over a specific item of property regardless of who claims the property or an interest in the property

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction D

Question 2

What is presumed when an individual fails to object to a court's authority over him in a civil suit?

Accepted Answer

A)  The authority of the court over the individual and their assets 
B)  The authority of the court over the legal issues in the case 
C)  The authority of the court over the individual's liberty 
D)  The authority of the court over the individual's criminal guilt or innocence 
A)  The authority of the court over the individual and their assets 
B)  The authority of the court over the legal issues in the case 
C)  The authority of the court over the individual's liberty 
D)  The authority of the court over the individual's criminal guilt or innocence A

Question 3

Which of the following aspects of diversity of citizenship is required for federal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The claim must allege damages of more than the statutory minimum. 
B)  The claim involves exemplary damages. 
C)  The claim must allege damages of no more than the maximum statutory amount. 
D)  The claim involves a probate case with an amount in controversy greater than $100,000. 
A)  The claim must allege damages of more than the statutory minimum. 
B)  The claim involves exemplary damages. 
C)  The claim must allege damages of no more than the maximum statutory amount. 
D)  The claim involves a probate case with an amount in controversy greater than $100,000. A

Question 4

A person is presumed to be subject to the authority of a court

Accepted Answer

A)  if an individual's spouse becomes involved in a legal issue within the court's jurisdiction. 
B)  if an individual is domiciled in the court's geographical jurisdiction. 
C)  if an individual ever conducted business in a court's jurisdiction. 
D)  if an individual ever conducted business and lived in a court's jurisdiction. 
A)  if an individual's spouse becomes involved in a legal issue within the court's jurisdiction. 
B)  if an individual is domiciled in the court's geographical jurisdiction. 
C)  if an individual ever conducted business in a court's jurisdiction. 
D)  if an individual ever conducted business and lived in a court's jurisdiction.

Question 5

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Authority of a court to hear a case that is superior to the authority of all other courts

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Question 6

Courts of original jurisdiction are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  circuit courts. 
B)  district courts. 
C)  judicial courts. 
D)  trial courts. 
A)  circuit courts. 
B)  district courts. 
C)  judicial courts. 
D)  trial courts.

Question 7

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Authority of a federal court,presented with a federal issue,to also determine interrelated claims based on state law

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Question 8

Which is considered a corporation's domicile?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any state in which the corporation generates revenue 
B)  The state in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation 
C)  The state in which the corporation's registered agent resides 
D)  The various states in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation 
A)  Any state in which the corporation generates revenue 
B)  The state in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation 
C)  The state in which the corporation's registered agent resides 
D)  The various states in which the corporation has filed its articles of incorporation

Question 9

What type of motion is filed with the federal court that seeks to have the court review the case and determine whether federal jurisdiction exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motion to appeal 
B)  Motion to remand 
C)  Motion to reinstate 
D)  Motion to review 
A)  Motion to appeal 
B)  Motion to remand 
C)  Motion to reinstate 
D)  Motion to review

Question 10

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-The permanent intended place of residence

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Question 11

Where does the authority originate for a court to impose jurisdiction over persons beyond their geographical boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Original jurisdiction 
B)  Personam geographical jurisdiction 
C)  Long-arm statutes 
D)  State extradition statutes 
A)  Original jurisdiction 
B)  Personam geographical jurisdiction 
C)  Long-arm statutes 
D)  State extradition statutes

Question 12

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Filed by the defendant when another court would be significantly more appropriate for litigation of an action

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Question 13

What two methods can a court employ to obtain personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appeal or voluntary waiver 
B)  Waiver or as the result of specified conduct 
C)  Appeal or voluntary withdrawal by plaintiff 
D)  Appeal or as the result of specified conduct 
A)  Appeal or voluntary waiver 
B)  Waiver or as the result of specified conduct 
C)  Appeal or voluntary withdrawal by plaintiff 
D)  Appeal or as the result of specified conduct

Question 14

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Authority of a court to determine the rights and obligations of the parties in a lawsuit-for example,trial court

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Question 15

Ordinarily,the law does not treat a corporation as a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In addition to subject matter jurisdiction,when several claims arise from the same occurrence,the court will usually have which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ancillary jurisdiction 
B)  Federal jurisdiction 
C)  Original jurisdiction 
D)  Trial jurisdiction 
A)  Ancillary jurisdiction 
B)  Federal jurisdiction 
C)  Original jurisdiction 
D)  Trial jurisdiction

Question 17

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Authority of a court to impose in personam jurisdiction over persons beyond the geographical boundaries of the court.This is only allowed in statutorily specified circumstances

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the court's authority to affect people's rights over property and the property itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personam and quasi in rem jurisdiction 
B)  Mens rea jurisdiction 
C)  Quasi personam jurisdiction 
D)  Rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction 
A)  Personam and quasi in rem jurisdiction 
B)  Mens rea jurisdiction 
C)  Quasi personam jurisdiction 
D)  Rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction

Question 19

To achieve subject matter jurisdiction,many state courts require one of what two circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct giving rise to the dispute occurs in the state or a party is domiciled in the state. 
B)  Dispute occurs in a state adjacent to that where all parties reside. 
C)  Federal question 
D)  Diversity of citizenship among the parties 
A)  Conduct giving rise to the dispute occurs in the state or a party is domiciled in the state. 
B)  Dispute occurs in a state adjacent to that where all parties reside. 
C)  Federal question 
D)  Diversity of citizenship among the parties

Question 20

Match the most appropriate term to the definition.
-Requires that no plaintiff and defendant share the same domicile

Accepted Answer

A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction 
A) ancillary 
B) long-arm 
C) exclusive 
D) in rem 
E) in personam
F)appellate
G)concurrent
H)original
I)federal
J)pendent
K)diversity
L)federal question
M)U.S.is a party
N)removal
O)remand
P)subject matter
Q)nerve center
R)domicile
S)forum non conveniens
T)jurisdiction

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court over a specific item of property regardless of who claims the property or an interest in the property

What is presumed when an individual fails to object to a court's authority over him in a civil suit?

Which of the following aspects of diversity of citizenship is required for federal jurisdiction?

A person is presumed to be subject to the authority of a court

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court to hear a case that is superior to the authority of all other courts

Courts of original jurisdiction are also known as

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a federal court,presented with a federal issue,to also determine interrelated claims based on state law

Which is considered a corporation's domicile?

What type of motion is filed with the federal court that seeks to have the court review the case and determine whether federal jurisdiction exists?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The permanent intended place of residence

Where does the authority originate for a court to impose jurisdiction over persons beyond their geographical boundaries?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Filed by the defendant when another court would be significantly more appropriate for litigation of an action

What two methods can a court employ to obtain personal jurisdiction?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court to determine the rights and obligations of the parties in a lawsuit-for example,trial court

Ordinarily,the law does not treat a corporation as a person.

In addition to subject matter jurisdiction,when several claims arise from the same occurrence,the court will usually have which of the following?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court to impose in personam jurisdiction over persons beyond the geographical boundaries of the court.This is only allowed in statutorily specified circumstances

Which of the following refers to the court's authority to affect people's rights over property and the property itself?

To achieve subject matter jurisdiction,many state courts require one of what two circumstances?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Requires that no plaintiff and defendant share the same domicile

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Exam 6: Jurisdiction

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court over a specific item of property regardless of who claims the property or an interest in the property

What is presumed when an individual fails to object to a court's authority over him in a civil suit?

Which of the following aspects of diversity of citizenship is required for federal jurisdiction?

A person is presumed to be subject to the authority of a court

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court to hear a case that is superior to the authority of all other courts

Courts of original jurisdiction are also known as

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a federal court,presented with a federal issue,to also determine interrelated claims based on state law

Which is considered a corporation's domicile?

What type of motion is filed with the federal court that seeks to have the court review the case and determine whether federal jurisdiction exists?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -The permanent intended place of residence

Where does the authority originate for a court to impose jurisdiction over persons beyond their geographical boundaries?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Filed by the defendant when another court would be significantly more appropriate for litigation of an action

What two methods can a court employ to obtain personal jurisdiction?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court to determine the rights and obligations of the parties in a lawsuit-for example,trial court

Ordinarily,the law does not treat a corporation as a person.

In addition to subject matter jurisdiction,when several claims arise from the same occurrence,the court will usually have which of the following?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Authority of a court to impose in personam jurisdiction over persons beyond the geographical boundaries of the court.This is only allowed in statutorily specified circumstances

Which of the following refers to the court's authority to affect people's rights over property and the property itself?

To achieve subject matter jurisdiction,many state courts require one of what two circumstances?

Match the most appropriate term to the definition. -Requires that no plaintiff and defendant share the same domicile

The Historical Basis and Current Structure of the American Legal System

The Courts

Legislation

The Executive Branch and Administrative Authority

Substantive and Procedural Issues

The Legal Professional

The Law of Ethics

Torts

Family Law

Estates and Probate

Property Law

The Law of Contracts

The Law of Business

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure

Filters