Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a minitrial:

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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.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

An example of limited or special jurisdiction courts would include:

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A)   probate courts.
B)   juvenile courts.
C)   equity courts.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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A)   jurisdiction.
B)   mediation.
C)   arbitration.
D)   summary judgment.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A summary jury trial is:

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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.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A deposition:

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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.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An ombudsman:

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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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

All courts have original jurisdiction.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

An example of limited or special jurisdiction courts would include:

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

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A summary jury trial is:

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

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A deposition:

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

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

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

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All courts have original jurisdiction.

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Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

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In a minitrial:

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

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

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An ombudsman:

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

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

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State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

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Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

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

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A summary jury trial is:

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

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A deposition:

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

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

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

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All courts have original jurisdiction.

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Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

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In a minitrial:

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

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

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

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

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State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

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