Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

All courts have original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When arbitration is mandatory under a statute, the losing party generally can appeal from such arbitration to a court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

The United States Supreme Court can never function as a court of original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

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

A summary jury trial is:

Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

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

An ombudsman:

In a minitrial:

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

All courts have original jurisdiction.

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

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

A deposition:

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

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

When arbitration is mandatory under a statute, the losing party generally can appeal from such arbitration to a court.

An example of limited or special jurisdiction courts would include:

The United States Supreme Court can never function as a court of original jurisdiction.

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

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

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Third Persons and Contracts

Discharge of Contracts

Breach of Contract and Remedies

Personal Property and Bailments

Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management

Nature and Form of Sales

Title and Risk of Loss

Product Liability: Warranties and Torts

Obligations and Performance

Remedies for Breach of Sales Contracts

Kinds of Instruments, Parties, and Negotiability

Transfers of Negotiable Instruments and Warranties of Parties

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

Insurance

Agency

Third Persons in Agency

Regulation of Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity Law

Types of Business Organizations

Partnerships

LPs, LLCs, and LLPs

Corporate Formation

Shareholder Rights in Corporations

Securities Regulation

Accountants Liability and Malpractice

Management of Corporations

Real Property

Environmental Law and Land Use Controls

Leases

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