Question 1

What is the main purpose of appellate review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Review the case to see if the appellate judges agree with the outcome at the trial court 
B)  Review what happened at the trial court to make sure that the trial was fair 
C)  Issue warrants 
D)  Hear testimony from witnesses 
A)  Review the case to see if the appellate judges agree with the outcome at the trial court 
B)  Review what happened at the trial court to make sure that the trial was fair 
C)  Issue warrants 
D)  Hear testimony from witnesses B

Question 2

All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review.

Accepted Answer

trial

Question 3

Which of the following is not a specialized trial court in the federal court system?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Tax Court 
B)  U.S. Claims Court 
C)  U.S. Bankruptcy Courts 
D)  U.S. District Courts 
A)  U.S. Tax Court 
B)  U.S. Claims Court 
C)  U.S. Bankruptcy Courts 
D)  U.S. District Courts D

Question 4

The trier of fact is usually found in which court?

Accepted Answer

A)  District court 
B)  Court of appeals 
C)  Supreme Court 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above 
A)  District court 
B)  Court of appeals 
C)  Supreme Court 
D)  All of the above 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered an activity that is considered unauthorized practice of law by a paralegal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appear in court on behalf of a client 
B)  Sign pleadings for court filings 
C)  Conduct legal research under the supervising of a lawyer 
D)  Give legal advice 
A)  Appear in court on behalf of a client 
B)  Sign pleadings for court filings 
C)  Conduct legal research under the supervising of a lawyer 
D)  Give legal advice

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Judge
Bailiff
Court clerk
Court reporter
Lawyer

Accepted Answer

The Answer of A person who records (electronically or stenographically) is...

Question 7

Federal trial courts are known as district courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which specialized federal court hears suits against the federal government for money damages in numerous civil matters?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Tax Court 
B)  U.S. Claims Court 
C)  U.S. Bankruptcy Court 
D)  U.S. Court of International Trade 
A)  U.S. Tax Court 
B)  U.S. Claims Court 
C)  U.S. Bankruptcy Court 
D)  U.S. Court of International Trade

Question 9

All paralegals work in law offices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the requirements for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction in federal courts.

Accepted Answer

Diversity of citizenship is a

Question 11

All federal judges are appointed by the President, subject to approval by the House of Representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Judicial Conference of the United States:

Accepted Answer

A)  selects all federal judges. 
B)  enforces ethical rules of federal judges, but cannot remove a judge from office. 
C)  enforces ethical rules of state and federal judges, but cannot remove a judge from office. 
D)  enforces ethical rules that govern attorneys. 
A)  selects all federal judges. 
B)  enforces ethical rules of federal judges, but cannot remove a judge from office. 
C)  enforces ethical rules of state and federal judges, but cannot remove a judge from office. 
D)  enforces ethical rules that govern attorneys.

Question 13

A special relationship of trust and confidence between an attorney and client is known as a fiduciary relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the name of the individual who is responsible for the safety of the judge and for order within the courtroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Court clerk 
B)  Bailiff 
C)  Court reporter 
D)  Court administrator 
A)  Court clerk 
B)  Bailiff 
C)  Court reporter 
D)  Court administrator

Question 15

Individuals must take and pass an examination known as a bar exam before they are licensed to practice law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five 
A)  Two 
B)  Three 
C)  Four 
D)  Five

Question 17

Prosecutors who refuse to give the defense evidence that helps the defendant are just doing their job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the case by a majority vote.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals...

Question 19

Which of the following is a trial court?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. district courts 
B)  U.S. tax courts 
C)  U.S. claims court 
D)  U.S. court of international trade 
E)  All of the above 
A)  U.S. district courts 
B)  U.S. tax courts 
C)  U.S. claims court 
D)  U.S. court of international trade 
E)  All of the above

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: U.S. Claims Court
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Trial court in the federal court system is...

What is the main purpose of appellate review?

All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review.

Which of the following is not a specialized trial court in the federal court system?

The trier of fact is usually found in which court?

Which of the following is not considered an activity that is considered unauthorized practice of law by a paralegal?

Federal trial courts are known as district courts.

Which specialized federal court hears suits against the federal government for money damages in numerous civil matters?

All paralegals work in law offices.

Explain the requirements for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction in federal courts.

All federal judges are appointed by the President, subject to approval by the House of Representatives.

The Judicial Conference of the United States:

A special relationship of trust and confidence between an attorney and client is known as a fiduciary relationship.

What is the name of the individual who is responsible for the safety of the judge and for order within the courtroom?

Individuals must take and pass an examination known as a bar exam before they are licensed to practice law.

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear the case?

Prosecutors who refuse to give the defense evidence that helps the defendant are just doing their job.

Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the case by a majority vote.

Which of the following is a trial court?

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Exam 3: The Courts and Legal Personnel

What is the main purpose of appellate review?

All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review.

Which of the following is not a specialized trial court in the federal court system?

The trier of fact is usually found in which court?

Which of the following is not considered an activity that is considered unauthorized practice of law by a paralegal?

Federal trial courts are known as district courts.

Which specialized federal court hears suits against the federal government for money damages in numerous civil matters?

All paralegals work in law offices.

Explain the requirements for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction in federal courts.

All federal judges are appointed by the President, subject to approval by the House of Representatives.

The Judicial Conference of the United States:

A special relationship of trust and confidence between an attorney and client is known as a fiduciary relationship.

What is the name of the individual who is responsible for the safety of the judge and for order within the courtroom?

Individuals must take and pass an examination known as a bar exam before they are licensed to practice law.

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear the case?

Prosecutors who refuse to give the defense evidence that helps the defendant are just doing their job.

Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the case by a majority vote.

Which of the following is a trial court?

Introduction to Law

The US Legal System

Finding the Law: Legal Research

Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

Constitutional Law

Tort Law

Family Law

Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Contract and Property Law

The Business Environment: Agency, Employment, Business Organizations, and Bankruptcy Laws

Civil Procedure Before Trial

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

Rules of Evidence

The Trial

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