Question 1

If questions of fact are involved, the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The power of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In a minitrial:

Accepted Answer

A) only three jurors are used. 
B) the trial addresses only portions of the case or certain issues related to the case. 
C) the decision is always fully binding on the parties. 
D) none of the above. 
A) only three jurors are used. 
B) the trial addresses only portions of the case or certain issues related to the case. 
C) the decision is always fully binding on the parties. 
D) none of the above.

Question 4

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Generally, the prevailing party in a lawsuit will be awarded the costs of the action, including witness fees and jury fees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A summary jury trial is:

Accepted Answer

A) binding on the parties. 
B) a mock trial. 
C) a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case. 
D) a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent. 
A) binding on the parties. 
B) a mock trial. 
C) a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case. 
D) a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent.

Question 7

A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

Accepted Answer

A) defendant only 
B) plaintiff only 
C) both plaintiff and defendant 
D) none of the above 
A) defendant only 
B) plaintiff only 
C) both plaintiff and defendant 
D) none of the above

Question 10

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

Accepted Answer

A) Congress. 
B) the President. 
C) the Uniform State Law Commission. 
D) none of the above. 
A) Congress. 
B) the President. 
C) the Uniform State Law Commission. 
D) none of the above.

Question 11

A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A deposition:

Accepted Answer

A) is the testimony of a witness taken under oath. 
B) is conducted outside of the courtroom. 
C) can be used to impeach a witness. 
D) all of the above. 
A) is the testimony of a witness taken under oath. 
B) is conducted outside of the courtroom. 
C) can be used to impeach a witness. 
D) all of the above.

Question 13

The federal court system consists of three levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The federal court system consists of ____ level(s) of courts.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) three 
D) four

Question 15

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

Accepted Answer

A) immediately after the pleadings are filed. 
B) immediately after discovery is concluded. 
C) immediately after the presentation of all evidence at trial. 
D) on appeal. 
A) immediately after the pleadings are filed. 
B) immediately after discovery is concluded. 
C) immediately after the presentation of all evidence at trial. 
D) on appeal.

Question 19

State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A) appellate 
B) limited trial court 
C) general 
D) none of the above 
A) appellate 
B) limited trial court 
C) general 
D) none of the above

Question 20

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for a federal ombudsman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

If questions of fact are involved, the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

The power of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

In a minitrial:

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

Generally, the prevailing party in a lawsuit will be awarded the costs of the action, including witness fees and jury fees.

A summary jury trial is:

A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

A deposition:

The federal court system consists of three levels.

The federal court system consists of ____ level(s) of courts.

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

The Seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for a federal ombudsman.

The Nature and Sources of Law

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights

Cyberlaw

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Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

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Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Third Persons and Contracts

Discharge of Contracts

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Liability of the Parties Under Negotiable Instruments

Checks and Funds Transfers

Nature of the Debtor-Creditor Relationship

Consumer Protection

Secured Transactions in Personal Property

Bankruptcy

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Equal Employment Opportunity Law

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Shareholder Rights in Corporations

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