Question 1

General jurisdiction trial courts can be found in every state.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A tie decision by the U.S.Supreme Court sets a precedent for later cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following courts are the federal court system's trial courts of general jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A)  U) S.district courts
B)  U) S.Tax Courts
C)  U) S.courts of appeals
D)  U) S.courts of federal claims

Question 4

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is elected by the Associate Justices of the U.S.Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The federal district courts are empowered to impanel juries, receive evidence, hear testimony, and decide cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The U.S.Supreme Court hears new evidence and testimony that was not permitted in the U.S.district court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The intermediate appellate courts do not allow the parties to have oral hearings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Altonvista Inc., a company based in California, is sued by a plaintiff from the state of Texas.Which of the following statements would apply to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The case must be heard in the California federal court as this is a subject matter in which federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction.
B)  If the plaintiff chooses to bring the case to the California federal court, it would stay in the federal court.
C)  If the plaintiff decides to bring the case to the California federal court, Altonvista Inc.can have the case moved to a California state court.
D)  The case can only be heard in a California state court as the matter is not subject to federal jurisdiction.

Question 9

In the U.S.Supreme Court, if a majority of the justices agree as to the outcome of a case but not as to the reasoning for reaching the outcome, it is a ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  unanimous
B)  majority
C)  plurality
D)  tie

Question 10

Why do courts need to accomplish a service of process?

Accepted Answer

A)  to obtain personal jurisdiction over the plaintiff in a lawsuit
B)  to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendant in a lawsuit
C)  to obtain jurisdiction to hear a case where the court has jurisdiction over the property in the lawsuit
D)  to obtain jurisdiction over nonresidents who were not served summons within the state

Question 11

No new evidence or testimony is heard in the state supreme courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In general jurisdiction trial courts, the testimony and evidence at trial are recorded and stored for future reference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The decisions handed down by the general jurisdiction trial courts are appealable to an intermediate appellate court or the state supreme court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How are the justices of the U.S.Supreme Court appointed?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
B)  They are appointed by the President of the United States.
C)  They are nominated and confirmed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
D)  They are nominated by the Associate Justices and confirmed by the Chief Justice.

Question 15

A justice who agrees with the outcome of a case but not the reason proffered by other justices can issue a dissenting opinion that sets forth his or her reasons for deciding the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the jurisdiction of the U.S.Supreme Court?

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The Supreme Court, which is an appellate...

Question 17

Describe the need for forum-selection and choice of law clauses.

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One issue that often comes up when parti...

Question 18

The ________ hears cases brought against the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  U) S.Supreme Court
B)  U) S.Tax Court
C)  U) S.Court of Federal Claims
D)  U) S.District Court

Question 19

The ________ established by Congress have limited jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  state supreme courts
B)  state appeals courts
C)  special federal courts
D)  courts of records

Question 20

Federal judges of the U.S.district courts are appointed for 14-year terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Courts and Jurisdiction

The U.S.Supreme Court hears new evidence and testimony that was not permitted in the U.S.district court.

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The intermediate appellate courts do not allow the parties to have oral hearings.

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Why do courts need to accomplish a service of process?

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Altonvista Inc., a company based in California, is sued by a plaintiff from the state of Texas.Which of the following statements would apply to this situation?

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No new evidence or testimony is heard in the state supreme courts.

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The ________ established by Congress have limited jurisdiction.

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A tie decision by the U.S.Supreme Court sets a precedent for later cases.

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In the U.S.Supreme Court, if a majority of the justices agree as to the outcome of a case but not as to the reasoning for reaching the outcome, it is a ________ decision.

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The ________ hears cases brought against the United States.

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In general jurisdiction trial courts, the testimony and evidence at trial are recorded and stored for future reference.

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Which of the following courts are the federal court system's trial courts of general jurisdiction?

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A justice who agrees with the outcome of a case but not the reason proffered by other justices can issue a dissenting opinion that sets forth his or her reasons for deciding the case.

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The decisions handed down by the general jurisdiction trial courts are appealable to an intermediate appellate court or the state supreme court.

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How are the justices of the U.S.Supreme Court appointed?

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General jurisdiction trial courts can be found in every state.

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Describe the need for forum-selection and choice of law clauses.

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What is the jurisdiction of the U.S.Supreme Court?

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The federal district courts are empowered to impanel juries, receive evidence, hear testimony, and decide cases.

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Federal judges of the U.S.district courts are appointed for 14-year terms.

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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is elected by the Associate Justices of the U.S.Supreme Court.

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