Chapter 3 By Mike Shaw
T or F: Appellate courts never decide matters of fact True/False
Answer: True True/False Answer
T or F: There are thirteen federal courts of appeal True/False
Answer: True True/False Answer
T or F: Typically, small claims court cases are tried before a judge and a jury True/False
Answer: False True/False Answer
T or F: When a decision is made by a mediator, it is binding on the parties to the dispute True/False
Answer: False True/False Answer
T or F: The state supreme courts issue the final decision on all matters of law appealed to them True/False
Answer: False True/False Answer
Who of the following makes decisions that bind the parties to a dispute? a. arbitrator b. mediator c. conciliator d. none of these Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice Answer Answer: A Multiple Choice Answer
Multiple Choice To resolve a dispute in court is to a. litigate. c. mediate. b. arbitrate. d. probate Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice Answer Answer: A Multiple Choice Answer
Multiple Choice Municipal courts administer a. city ordinances. b. special agency regulations. c. state fish and game licenses. d. minor state criminal laws. Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice Answer Answer: A Multiple Choice Answer
The primary emphasis for juvenile courts is on the ____ of youthful offenders. a. promulgation b. punishment c. rehabilitation d. recidivism Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice Answer Answer: C Multiple Choice Answer
Multiple Choice Municipal courts are usually divided into a. criminal divisions. b. traffic divisions. c. both a and b. d. none of these. Multiple Choice
Multiple Choice Answer Answer: C Multiple Choice Answer
The trial court in a particular case will apply the appropriate law to the facts to reach a(n) ___________________. Completion
Answer: verdict Completion Answer
Attorneys generally are not required to resolve the civil litigations in ___________________ court. Completion
Answer: small claims Completion Answer
When an appellate court overturns the decision of a lower court, the lower court's decision is said to have been ___________________. Completion
Answer: reversed Completion Answer
Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court. Her official title will be ___________________ Benton. Completion
Answer: Justice Completion Answer
Duane works in his local court Duane works in his local court. His duties include entering cases on the court calendar, keeping records of all court proceedings, and computing court costs. Duane's title is ___________________. Completion
Answer: clerk Completion Answer