Question 1

In a small claims court, there is no jury and a judge tries the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is true of state trial courts?

Accepted Answer

A) They lack jurisdiction over criminal offenses against the state. 
B) They are the highest courts of authority in the United States. 
C) They are also known as inferior courts. 
D) They handle cases that are first instituted in them. 
A) They lack jurisdiction over criminal offenses against the state. 
B) They are the highest courts of authority in the United States. 
C) They are also known as inferior courts. 
D) They handle cases that are first instituted in them. D

Question 3

Describe the procedure for filing a suit in a small claims court. ​

Accepted Answer

Filing and trying a suit in an inferior court starts with obtaining a form for the complaint from the court and filling it out by the plaintiff without help from a lawyer. The defendant is then served with the complaint. When the case is tried, the procedure is much more informal than in a court of record. A judge tries the case because there is no jury present. Neither party has to be represented by an attorney, and in some courts may not be so represented. Thus, the judge asks the parties to state their positions. 
Witnesses and evidence may be presented, but the questioning is more informal. The judge is likely to ask questions in order to assist in ascertaining the facts. The judge then renders the verdict and judgment of the court. Normally, either party may appeal the judgment to a court of record, in which case the matter is retried there.

Question 4

The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the land, and its decisions are binding on all other courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

laws are those that state how parties are to go forward with filing civil actions and how these actions are to be tried.

Accepted Answer

A) Long-arm 
B) Substantive 
C) Case 
D) Procedural 
A) Long-arm 
B) Substantive 
C) Case 
D) Procedural

Question 6

Probate courts handle divorce and child custody cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A written request to a court to settle a dispute is called a(n):.

Accepted Answer

A) complaint or petition 
B) discovery 
C) trial 
D) plaintiff 
A) complaint or petition 
B) discovery 
C) trial 
D) plaintiff

Question 8

A summons is a way for parties to obtain unprivileged information from another party prior to trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Each state is part of the federal court system and has a state court system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of appeals made to higher courts?

Accepted Answer

A) The attorneys for each party put forth verbal arguments instead of filing written briefs. 
B) They make it mandatory for appellate courts to hear the testimony of witnesses. 
C) The decision of the appellate court is binding on lower courts. 
D) The complete transcript of trial court proceedings is offered by the defendant directly to the jury. 
A) The attorneys for each party put forth verbal arguments instead of filing written briefs. 
B) They make it mandatory for appellate courts to hear the testimony of witnesses. 
C) The decision of the appellate court is binding on lower courts. 
D) The complete transcript of trial court proceedings is offered by the defendant directly to the jury.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of a jury trial procedure?

Accepted Answer

A) The jury is selected before an opening statement is made by the attorney. 
B) The defendant's opening statement is presented before the plaintiff's. 
C) The jury has the sole power to determine the points of law. 
D) The responsibility of the jury is to prove facts to support the petition's allegations. 
A) The jury is selected before an opening statement is made by the attorney. 
B) The defendant's opening statement is presented before the plaintiff's. 
C) The jury has the sole power to determine the points of law. 
D) The responsibility of the jury is to prove facts to support the petition's allegations.

Question 12

A chief officer is known as a judge in a state court of record as well as in a federal court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is simpler to file a suit in a court of record than in an inferior court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of federal district courts?

Accepted Answer

A) They are also known as special federal courts. 
B) They are the smallest class of federal courts. 
C) They lack jurisdiction over civil suits that arise under treaties. 
D) They hear all criminal cases that involve a violation of federal law. 
A) They are also known as special federal courts. 
B) They are the smallest class of federal courts. 
C) They lack jurisdiction over civil suits that arise under treaties. 
D) They hear all criminal cases that involve a violation of federal law.

Question 15

The location where a case is to be tried is known as a venue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the United States Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

A) It has original control in cases that are based on a federal law or a treaty. 
B) It has appellate jurisdiction in cases based on the U.S. Constitution. 
C) It  has the sole power to establish inferior courts. 
D) It is mandatory for the Supreme Court to hear all appeals that come before it. 
A) It has original control in cases that are based on a federal law or a treaty. 
B) It has appellate jurisdiction in cases based on the U.S. Constitution. 
C) It  has the sole power to establish inferior courts. 
D) It is mandatory for the Supreme Court to hear all appeals that come before it.

Question 17

A person licensed to represent others in court is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) attorney 
B) magistrate 
C) marshal 
D) sheriff 
A) attorney 
B) magistrate 
C) marshal 
D) sheriff

Question 18

Appellate courts include courts of appeals and supreme courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​ What is the chief function of the courts?

Accepted Answer

A) They interpret and apply the law from whatever source to a given situation. 
B) They draft and pass legislation. 
C) They execute laws enacted by legislative bodies. 
D) They regulate particular matters through licensing and tariffs. 
A) They interpret and apply the law from whatever source to a given situation. 
B) They draft and pass legislation. 
C) They execute laws enacted by legislative bodies. 
D) They regulate particular matters through licensing and tariffs.

Question 20

​ Which of the following is true of special federal courts?

Accepted Answer

A) They have unlimited authority and command. 
B) They have jurisdiction limited by Congress. 
C) They are the largest class of federal courts. 
D) They are also known as courts of appeals. 
A) They have unlimited authority and command. 
B) They have jurisdiction limited by Congress. 
C) They are the largest class of federal courts. 
D) They are also known as courts of appeals.

Exam 2: Courts and Court Procedures

In a small claims court, there is no jury and a judge tries the case.

Which of the following is true of state trial courts?

Describe the procedure for filing a suit in a small claims court. ​

The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest tribunal in the land, and its decisions are binding on all other courts.

laws are those that state how parties are to go forward with filing civil actions and how these actions are to be tried.

Probate courts handle divorce and child custody cases.

A written request to a court to settle a dispute is called a(n):.

A summons is a way for parties to obtain unprivileged information from another party prior to trial.

Each state is part of the federal court system and has a state court system.

Which of the following is true of appeals made to higher courts?

Which of the following is true of a jury trial procedure?

A chief officer is known as a judge in a state court of record as well as in a federal court.

It is simpler to file a suit in a court of record than in an inferior court.

Which of the following statements is true of federal district courts?

The location where a case is to be tried is known as a venue.

Which of the following is true of the United States Supreme Court?

A person licensed to represent others in court is called a(n):

Appellate courts include courts of appeals and supreme courts.

​ What is the chief function of the courts?

​ Which of the following is true of special federal courts?

Introduction to Law

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Government Regulation of Business

Nature and Classes of Contracts

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Nature of Personal Property

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Describe the procedure for filing a suit in a small claims court.

What is the chief function of the courts?

Which of the following is true of special federal courts?