Question 1

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 2

Judicial Triage:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a court management tool. 
B)  results in some cases being expedited. 
C)  results in some cases being postponed. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is a court management tool. 
B)  results in some cases being expedited. 
C)  results in some cases being postponed. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 3

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  mistrial. 
B)  summary judgment. 
C)  directed verdict. 
D)  judgment notwithstanding the verdict. 
A)  mistrial. 
B)  summary judgment. 
C)  directed verdict. 
D)  judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Question 8

Reversible errors are commonly made by supreme courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Once a lawsuit is commenced,the case must go to the jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cases in which any state in the United States is one of the parties . 
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)  all of the above. 
A)  cases in which any state in the United States is one of the parties . 
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)  all of the above.

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The answer to the complaint is filed by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  defendant. 
B)  prosecutor . 
C)  plaintiff. 
D)  judge. 
A)  defendant. 
B)  prosecutor . 
C)  plaintiff. 
D)  judge.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All courts have original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Chandra sues Martin for breach of contract.Both parties have completed discovery.Chandra now wants her attorney to file a motion to have the judge rule in her favor without having to proceed further.Chandra does not know whether the motion to dismiss or the motion for a summary judgment is proper.Which motion is proper and why?

Accepted Answer

As between the motion to dismiss and the

Question 17

Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

Judicial Triage:

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom.

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

State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

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

Reversible errors are commonly made by supreme courts.

Once a lawsuit is commenced,the case must go to the jury.

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

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

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

The answer to the complaint is filed by the:

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

All courts have original jurisdiction.

Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

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

Decedents Estates and Trusts

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