Question 1

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) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A court is a tribunal established by:

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Garnishment is a procedure accomplished only by attorneys.

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 aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If there is a reference to a third party to determine a dispute,in most cases the decision is binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Provisions in contracts may actually prevent future lawsuits from occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Original jurisdiction courts are generally ____________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

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

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A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

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

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

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If there is a reference to a third party to determine a dispute,in most cases the decision is binding.

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Original jurisdiction courts are generally ____________.

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State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

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Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

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A court is a tribunal established by:

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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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Garnishment is a procedure accomplished only by attorneys.

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The United States Supreme Court was created by:

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Provisions in contracts may actually prevent future lawsuits from occurring.

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

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A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

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Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

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Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

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

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A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

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

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

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If there is a reference to a third party to determine a dispute,in most cases the decision is binding.

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Original jurisdiction courts are generally ____________.

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State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?

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Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

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A court is a tribunal established by:

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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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Garnishment is a procedure accomplished only by attorneys.

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The United States Supreme Court was created by:

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Provisions in contracts may actually prevent future lawsuits from occurring.

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

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A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

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Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

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