Question 1

Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A) civil lawsuit 
B) arbitration 
C) association tribunals 
D) minitrial 
A) civil lawsuit 
B) arbitration 
C) association tribunals 
D) minitrial

Question 2

An ombudsman:

Accepted Answer

A) is usually a government official. 
B) is often appointed by a judge. 
C) receives a large amount of judicial power. 
D) none of the above. 
A) is usually a government official. 
B) is often appointed by a judge. 
C) receives a large amount of judicial power. 
D) none of the above.

Question 3

A court with limited jurisdiction can only hear certain types of cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:

Accepted Answer

A) jurisdiction. 
B) mediation. 
C) arbitration. 
D) summary judgment. 
A) jurisdiction. 
B) mediation. 
C) arbitration. 
D) summary judgment.

Question 5

A peremptory challenge to a prospective juror generally can be exercised without giving a reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Service of process" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) a demand letter sent by the plaintiff to the defendant. 
B) a reply sent to the plaintiff by the defendant. 
C) giving the defendant proper notice that a legal action is pending. 
D) a record of the court's preliminary hearing. 
A) a demand letter sent by the plaintiff to the defendant. 
B) a reply sent to the plaintiff by the defendant. 
C) giving the defendant proper notice that a legal action is pending. 
D) a record of the court's preliminary hearing.

Question 7

In mediation, the mediator acts as a:

Accepted Answer

A) judge. 
B) attorney. 
C) messenger. 
D) expert witness. 
A) judge. 
B) attorney. 
C) messenger. 
D) expert witness.

Question 8

Voir dire examination is used in connection with:

Accepted Answer

A) determining whether the pleadings are valid. 
B) jury selection. 
C) deciding whether to appeal a trial court decision. 
D) none of the above. 
A) determining whether the pleadings are valid. 
B) jury selection. 
C) deciding whether to appeal a trial court decision. 
D) none of the above.

Question 9

A motion to dismiss a lawsuit on the basis that, even if everything in the complaint were true, the plaintiff would not be entitled to relief is called a motion:

Accepted Answer

A) to compel 
B) to dismiss 
C) for summary judgment 
D) none of the above 
A) to compel 
B) to dismiss 
C) for summary judgment 
D) none of the above

Question 10

Original jurisdiction courts are generally what type of courts?

Accepted Answer

A) supreme courts 
B) appellate courts 
C) trial courts 
D) limited courts 
A) supreme courts 
B) appellate courts 
C) trial courts 
D) limited courts

Question 11

A court is a tribunal established by:

Accepted Answer

A) the parties to a lawsuit. 
B) the government. 
C) the parties to a contract. 
D) none of the above. 
A) the parties to a lawsuit. 
B) the government. 
C) the parties to a contract. 
D) none of the above.

Question 12

A person who hears summary jury trials is called an ombudsman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An example of limited or special jurisdiction courts would include:

Accepted Answer

A) probate courts. 
B) juvenile courts. 
C) equity courts. 
D) all of the above. 
A) probate courts. 
B) juvenile courts. 
C) equity courts. 
D) all of the above.

Question 14

One of the motions that can be made after a verdict has been entered is a motion for a:

Accepted Answer

A) voluntary nonsuit. 
B) compulsory nonsuit. 
C) directed verdict. 
D) judgment notwithstanding the verdict. 
A) voluntary nonsuit. 
B) compulsory nonsuit. 
C) directed verdict. 
D) judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Question 15

All courts have original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A mediator has the power to actually make a decision in a dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The types of civil cases that can be brought in federal district courts include:

Accepted Answer

A) the probate of an estate. 
B) cases between citizens of different states that involve damages of $75,000 or more. 
C) cases brought by the citizen of one state against the state government of the same state. 
D) none of the above. 
A) the probate of an estate. 
B) cases between citizens of different states that involve damages of $75,000 or more. 
C) cases brought by the citizen of one state against the state government of the same state. 
D) none of the above.

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?

An ombudsman:

A court with limited jurisdiction can only hear certain types of cases.

The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:

A peremptory challenge to a prospective juror generally can be exercised without giving a reason.

"Service of process" refers to:

In mediation, the mediator acts as a:

Voir dire examination is used in connection with:

A motion to dismiss a lawsuit on the basis that, even if everything in the complaint were true, the plaintiff would not be entitled to relief is called a motion:

Original jurisdiction courts are generally what type of courts?

A court is a tribunal established by:

A person who hears summary jury trials is called an ombudsman.

An example of limited or special jurisdiction courts would include:

One of the motions that can be made after a verdict has been entered is a motion for a:

All courts have original jurisdiction.

A mediator has the power to actually make a decision in a dispute.

The types of civil cases that can be brought in federal district courts include:

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