Question 1

In mediation, the mediator acts as a:

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A)   judge.
B)   attorney.
C)   messenger.
D)   expert witness.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Garnishment is a procedure accomplished only by attorneys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Original jurisdiction courts are generally what type of courts?

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A)   supreme courts
B)   appellate courts
C)   trial courts
D)   limited courtsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

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

Question 6

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

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A)   the probate of an estate.
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)   none of the above.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A court is a tribunal established by:

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A)   the parties to a lawsuit.
B)   the government.
C)   the parties to a contract.
D)   none of the above.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Reversible errors are commonly made by supreme courts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To begin a lawsuit, both parties must appear in person and state their claims and defenses in court.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The federal court system consists of three levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

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A)   defendant only
B)   plaintiff only
C)   both plaintiff and defendant
D)   none of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The federal court system consists of ____ level(s)  of courts.

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A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   fourE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A mediator has the power to actually make a decision in a dispute.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Uniform Arbitration Act requires a written agreement to arbitrate an issue.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Garnishment applies to the judgment debtor's:

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A)   wages.
B)   attorney fees.
C)   land and home.
D)   cars.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

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Question 18

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

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A)   voluntary nonsuit.
B)   compulsory nonsuit.
C)   directed verdict.
D)   judgment notwithstanding the verdict.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 19

Documents filed by both parties at the beginning of a lawsuit are called the pleadings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

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

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Reversible errors are commonly made by supreme courts.

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To begin a lawsuit, both parties must appear in person and state their claims and defenses in court.

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The federal court system consists of three levels.

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Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

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The federal court system consists of ____ level(s) of courts.

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A mediator has the power to actually make a decision in a dispute.

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Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

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The Uniform Arbitration Act requires a written agreement to arbitrate an issue.

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