Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the boundaries of federal judicial power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Article I 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article IV 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  Article I 
B)  Article II 
C)  Article IV 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 2

The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction normally lies in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the case is criminal or not 
B)  Whether the case is being heard for the first time or not 
C)  Whether there are more than two parties involved in the case 
D)  Whether the parties involved in the case are residents of the same state 
A)  Whether the case is criminal or not 
B)  Whether the case is being heard for the first time or not 
C)  Whether there are more than two parties involved in the case 
D)  Whether the parties involved in the case are residents of the same state

Question 3

Before any court can hear a case, it must have over the person against whom the suit is brought or over the property involved in the suit as well as over the subject matter.

Accepted Answer

A)  stare decisis 
B)  standing to sue 
C)  jurisdiction 
D)  justiciable controversy 
A)  stare decisis 
B)  standing to sue 
C)  jurisdiction 
D)  justiciable controversy

Question 4

A federal court would have diversity jurisdiction in which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Michigan resident sues an auto company (a Michigan corporation) for product liability resulting from an auto accident. 
B)  A California resident sues another California resident for negligence as a result of slipping and falling in the home of the second California resident. 
C)  An employee sues an employer for sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights 
D)  A driver from New Jersey seeks to recover damages from an auto accident with a driver from New York, and the accident took place in New York. 
A)  A Michigan resident sues an auto company (a Michigan corporation) for product liability resulting from an auto accident. 
B)  A California resident sues another California resident for negligence as a result of slipping and falling in the home of the second California resident. 
C)  An employee sues an employer for sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights 
D)  A driver from New Jersey seeks to recover damages from an auto accident with a driver from New York, and the accident took place in New York.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How many different court systems are there in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fifty 
B)  Fifty-one 
C)  Fifty-two 
D)  Fifty-three 
A)  Fifty 
B)  Fifty-one 
C)  Fifty-two 
D)  Fifty-three

Question 7

About percent of cases are settled before trial, often through some form of ADR.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 
B)  75 
C)  85 
D)  95 
A)  60 
B)  75 
C)  85 
D)  95

Question 8

Whenever a plaintiff's cause of action is based, at least in part, on the U.S. Constitution, a treaty, or a federal law, then a(n) question arises, and the federal courts have subject- matter jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  stare decisis 
B)  legal 
C)  federal 
D)  appellate 
A)  stare decisis 
B)  legal 
C)  federal 
D)  appellate

Question 9

In , the attorneys involved may not participate in any subsequent litigation.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborative law 
B)  binding arbitration 
C)  mediation 
D)  med-arb 
A)  collaborative law 
B)  binding arbitration 
C)  mediation 
D)  med-arb

Question 10

Federal courts do not have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyrights 
B)  Suits against the United States 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  Divorce 
A)  Copyrights 
B)  Suits against the United States 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  Divorce

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following is not handled by a domestic relations court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Divorce actions 
B)  Child-custody cases 
C)  Paternity suits 
D)  Administration of wills 
A)  Divorce actions 
B)  Child-custody cases 
C)  Paternity suits 
D)  Administration of wills

Question 13

is the requirement that an individual must have a sufficient stake in a controversy to justify bringing a lawsuit; in other words, the plaintiff must demonstrate injury or threat of injury.

Accepted Answer

A)  Jurisdiction 
B)  Venue 
C)  Standing to sue 
D)  Justiciable controversy 
A)  Jurisdiction 
B)  Venue 
C)  Standing to sue 
D)  Justiciable controversy

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding the procedural rules of the courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal court rules are set forth in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 
B)  State court rules vary from state to state. 
C)  State court rules may vary from court to court within a state. 
D)  Rules of civil procedure are different from rules of criminal procedure. 
E)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  The federal court rules are set forth in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 
B)  State court rules vary from state to state. 
C)  State court rules may vary from court to court within a state. 
D)  Rules of civil procedure are different from rules of criminal procedure. 
E)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyrights 
B)  Suits against the United States 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Copyrights 
B)  Suits against the United States 
C)  Bankruptcy 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

State court judges are usually for a specified term.

Accepted Answer

A)  elected 
B)  appointed 
C)  nominated 
D)  hired 
A)  elected 
B)  appointed 
C)  nominated 
D)  hired

Question 17

The trial court on the federal level is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  circuit court. 
B)  district court. 
C)  Supreme Court. 
D)  Superior Court. 
A)  circuit court. 
B)  district court. 
C)  Supreme Court. 
D)  Superior Court.

Question 18

Describe the beginning steps a paralegal should take to become a mediator.

Accepted Answer

The paralegal interested in becoming a m

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

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.

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the boundaries of federal judicial power?

The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction normally lies in which of the following?

Before any court can hear a case, it must have over the person against whom the suit is brought or over the property involved in the suit as well as over the subject matter.

A federal court would have diversity jurisdiction in which of the following cases?

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

How many different court systems are there in the United States?

About percent of cases are settled before trial, often through some form of ADR.

Whenever a plaintiff's cause of action is based, at least in part, on the U.S. Constitution, a treaty, or a federal law, then a(n) question arises, and the federal courts have subject- matter jurisdiction.

In , the attorneys involved may not participate in any subsequent litigation.

Federal courts do not have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

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

Which of the following is not handled by a domestic relations court?

is the requirement that an individual must have a sufficient stake in a controversy to justify bringing a lawsuit; in other words, the plaintiff must demonstrate injury or threat of injury.

Which of the following is true regarding the procedural rules of the courts?

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

State court judges are usually for a specified term.

The trial court on the federal level is called the

Describe the beginning steps a paralegal should take to become a mediator.

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

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

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Exam 6: The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Which Article of the Constitution establishes the boundaries of federal judicial power?

The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction normally lies in which of the following?

Before any court can hear a case, it must have over the person against whom the suit is brought or over the property involved in the suit as well as over the subject matter.

A federal court would have diversity jurisdiction in which of the following cases?

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

How many different court systems are there in the United States?

About percent of cases are settled before trial, often through some form of ADR.

Whenever a plaintiff's cause of action is based, at least in part, on the U.S. Constitution, a treaty, or a federal law, then a(n) question arises, and the federal courts have subject- matter jurisdiction.

In , the attorneys involved may not participate in any subsequent litigation.

Federal courts do not have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

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

Which of the following is not handled by a domestic relations court?

is the requirement that an individual must have a sufficient stake in a controversy to justify bringing a lawsuit; in other words, the plaintiff must demonstrate injury or threat of injury.

Which of the following is true regarding the procedural rules of the courts?

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

State court judges are usually for a specified term.

The trial court on the federal level is called the

Describe the beginning steps a paralegal should take to become a mediator.

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

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

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Career Opportunities

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

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Trial Procedures

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