Question 1

Before a lawsuit can be brought, which of the following requirements must be met?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing to sue 
B)  Personal jurisdiction 
C)  Justiciable controversy 
D)  Subject-matter jurisdiction 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Standing to sue 
B)  Personal jurisdiction 
C)  Justiciable controversy 
D)  Subject-matter jurisdiction 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyrights 
B)  Adoptions 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  Copyrights and bankruptcy 
E)  Adoptions and bankruptcy 
A)  Copyrights 
B)  Adoptions 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  Copyrights and bankruptcy 
E)  Adoptions and bankruptcy

Question 3

The settling of a dispute by submitting it to a disinterested third party (other than a court), who renders a decision that may or may not be legally binding, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ADR. 
B)  negotiation. 
C)  arbitration. 
D)  mediation. 
A)  ADR. 
B)  negotiation. 
C)  arbitration. 
D)  mediation.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding state systems of courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judges in the state court system are never appointed. 
B)  Judges in the state court system are sometimes elected by voters. 
C)  Judges in the state court system are always appointed by a federal official. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  Judges in the state court system are never appointed. 
B)  Judges in the state court system are sometimes elected by voters. 
C)  Judges in the state court system are always appointed by a federal official. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 5

Olivia's mother notices that the doll her daughter is playing with has extremely sharp stiletto high heels. She tries to sue the doll manufacturer because her daughter might be injured in the future by the high heels. She cannot do this because she does not have a

Accepted Answer

A)  substantial controversy. 
B)  justiciable controversy. 
C)  reason to sue. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  substantial controversy. 
B)  justiciable controversy. 
C)  reason to sue. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 6

Andy runs a red light and gets a ticket. He claims that the light was still green when he went through. His case will be heard by which type of court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Probate court 
B)  Municipal court 
C)  Small claims court 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  Probate court 
B)  Municipal court 
C)  Small claims court 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 7

Intermediate appellate courts do which of the following when hearing appeals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review records 
B)  Read appellate briefs filed by the parties 
C)  Listen to the oral arguments presented by the parties' attorneys 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Review records 
B)  Read appellate briefs filed by the parties 
C)  Listen to the oral arguments presented by the parties' attorneys 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following is American law based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case decisions and legal principles that form the common law 
B)  The federal Constitution 
C)  State constitutions 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Case decisions and legal principles that form the common law 
B)  The federal Constitution 
C)  State constitutions 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 9

There are currently______ judicial districts.

Accepted Answer

A)  fifty-two 
B)  one hundred 
C)  ninety-four 
D)  seven 
A)  fifty-two 
B)  one hundred 
C)  ninety-four 
D)  seven

Question 10

Describe the arbitration process.

Accepted Answer

The first step in the arbitration proces

Question 11

Which of the following statements is false regarding state systems of courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judges in the state court system are sometimes appointed. 
B)  Judges in the state court system are sometimes elected by voters. 
C)  Judges in the state court system are never elected by voters. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  Judges in the state court system are sometimes appointed. 
B)  Judges in the state court system are sometimes elected by voters. 
C)  Judges in the state court system are never elected by voters. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 12

A change of venue may be required for a trial if the

Accepted Answer

A)  the judge moves to a new state during the trial. 
B)  the defendant cannot receive a fair trial in the original location. 
C)  the plaintiff wishes to move to a more favorable state. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  the judge moves to a new state during the trial. 
B)  the defendant cannot receive a fair trial in the original location. 
C)  the plaintiff wishes to move to a more favorable state. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 13

In a case based on a federal question, a federal court will apply_____ law.

Accepted Answer

A)  state 
B)  federal 
C)  common 
D)  appellate 
A)  state 
B)  federal 
C)  common 
D)  appellate

Question 14

"Jurisdiction over the thing" is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  In personam jurisdiction 
B)  In rem jurisdiction 
C)  Subject-matter jurisdiction 
D)  Original and appellate jurisdiction 
A)  In personam jurisdiction 
B)  In rem jurisdiction 
C)  Subject-matter jurisdiction 
D)  Original and appellate jurisdiction

Question 15

The geographic district or location in which a case is tried and from which the jury is selected is called

Accepted Answer

A)  jurisdiction. 
B)  original jurisdiction. 
C)  venue. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  jurisdiction. 
B)  original jurisdiction. 
C)  venue. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of most state court systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have trial courts of limited jurisdiction. 
B)  They have trial courts of general jurisdiction. 
C)  They have intermediate appellate courts. 
D)  They have a highest state court-often called the state supreme court. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  They have trial courts of limited jurisdiction. 
B)  They have trial courts of general jurisdiction. 
C)  They have intermediate appellate courts. 
D)  They have a highest state court-often called the state supreme court. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

Over ______of the states require or encourage parties to undertake ADR prior to trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half

Question 18

Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court is called ______jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive 
B)  original 
C)  concurrent 
D)  appellate 
A)  exclusive 
B)  original 
C)  concurrent 
D)  appellate

Question 19

Most states have statutes under which arbitration clauses will be enforced. These statutes are often based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Uniform Arbitration Act 
B)  The Arbitration Act of 1980 
C)  The Fair Arbitration Act 
D)  The Federal Arbitration Act 
A)  The Uniform Arbitration Act 
B)  The Arbitration Act of 1980 
C)  The Fair Arbitration Act 
D)  The Federal Arbitration Act

Question 20

States have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce 
B)  Adoptions 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  Divorce and adoptions 
E)  Divorce and bankruptcy 
A)  Divorce 
B)  Adoptions 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  Divorce and adoptions 
E)  Divorce and bankruptcy

Before a lawsuit can be brought, which of the following requirements must be met?

Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

The settling of a dispute by submitting it to a disinterested third party (other than a court), who renders a decision that may or may not be legally binding, is called

Which of the following statements is true regarding state systems of courts?

Olivia's mother notices that the doll her daughter is playing with has extremely sharp stiletto high heels. She tries to sue the doll manufacturer because her daughter might be injured in the future by the high heels. She cannot do this because she does not have a

Andy runs a red light and gets a ticket. He claims that the light was still green when he went through. His case will be heard by which type of court?

Intermediate appellate courts do which of the following when hearing appeals?

Which of the following is American law based on?

There are currently______ judicial districts.

Describe the arbitration process.

Which of the following statements is false regarding state systems of courts?

A change of venue may be required for a trial if the

In a case based on a federal question, a federal court will apply_____ law.

"Jurisdiction over the thing" is known as which of the following?

The geographic district or location in which a case is tried and from which the jury is selected is called

Which of the following is true of most state court systems?

Over ______of the states require or encourage parties to undertake ADR prior to trial.

Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court is called ______jurisdiction.

Most states have statutes under which arbitration clauses will be enforced. These statutes are often based on which of the following?

States have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

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Exam 6: The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before a lawsuit can be brought, which of the following requirements must be met?

Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

The settling of a dispute by submitting it to a disinterested third party (other than a court), who renders a decision that may or may not be legally binding, is called

Which of the following statements is true regarding state systems of courts?

Olivia's mother notices that the doll her daughter is playing with has extremely sharp stiletto high heels. She tries to sue the doll manufacturer because her daughter might be injured in the future by the high heels. She cannot do this because she does not have a

Andy runs a red light and gets a ticket. He claims that the light was still green when he went through. His case will be heard by which type of court?

Intermediate appellate courts do which of the following when hearing appeals?

Which of the following is American law based on?

There are currently______ judicial districts.

Describe the arbitration process.

Which of the following statements is false regarding state systems of courts?

A change of venue may be required for a trial if the

In a case based on a federal question, a federal court will apply_____ law.

"Jurisdiction over the thing" is known as which of the following?

The geographic district or location in which a case is tried and from which the jury is selected is called

Which of the following is true of most state court systems?

Over ______of the states require or encourage parties to undertake ADR prior to trial.

Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court is called ______jurisdiction.

Most states have statutes under which arbitration clauses will be enforced. These statutes are often based on which of the following?

States have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

Todays Professional Paralegal

Career Opportunities

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

Legal Research and Analysis

Online Legal Research

Legal Writing: Form and Substance

Civil Litigation: Before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Tort Law, Product Liability,

Contracts and Intellectual Property Law

Real Property and Insurance Law

Family Law and Estates

Business Organizations and Employment Law

Bankruptcy and Environmental Law

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