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100
These courts (also called "trial courts") must have which of the following type of jurisdiction: a. Subject matter jurisdiction b. Personal jurisdiction c. Original jurisdiction d. Appellate jurisdiction e. All of the above f. Some of the above
What is "f" Subject matter, personal, and original jurisdiction
100
T/F Appellate courts handle nearly as many cases as trial courts.
What is False (a majority of trial court decisions do NOT advance to the appellate level).
100
Jurisdiction in both state and federal courts.
What is concurrent jurisdiction.
100
Which court system (state or federal) has subject matter jurisdiction over bankruptcies?
What is the federal court system.
100
This is the court of last resort in all matters involving federal law.
What is the US Supreme Court.
200
A formal accusation issued by a grand jury is called...
What is an indictment.
200
The basis for a valid appeal to an Appellate...
What is an error of law, preserved for appeal by an attorney's objection, is the basis for a valid appeal.
200
A court that assists Congress in exercising its power.
What is the legislative court.
200
Which court system (state or federal ) has subject matter jurisdiction over most criminal cases?
What is the state court system.
200
This US Supreme Court justice was involved in highly controversial US Senate confirmation hearings.
Who is Clarence Thomas.
300
After the grand jury's finding of sufficient evidence to proceed, which type of jury is assembled...
What is a petit jury.
300
Supremes question...Which Supreme Court justice graduated first in the class at Harvard Law School, but was turned down in at least 12 job interviews with law firms?
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
300
A court venue where one may sue the Internal Revenue Service.
What is the United States Tax Court.
300
Which court system has jurisdiction over cases involving the sale of illegal drugs?
What both the federal and state court systems (concurrent jurisdiction).
300
This US Supreme Court justice wrote a book entitled "My Beloved World.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor.
400
A decision issued by a trial court jury in a criminal case is called...
What is a verdict.
400
Supremes question...In what way does the executive branch control or "check" the power of the judicial branch?
What is the power of the presidential appointment.
400
The armed forces highest appeals court.
What is the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
400
People engaged in civil lawsuits are called...
What is litigants.
400
The explanation for a Supreme Court decision is called...
What is an opinion.
500
In the state court system, what individual may have the same discretion/power as a grand jury in the federal court system?
Who is the prosecutor/District Attorney.
500
Supremes question...In what ways does the legislative branch "check" the power of the judicial branch?
What is through the process of House and Senate confirmation hearings.
500
The judicial court system for the nation's capital.
What is the courts of the District of Columbia.
500
This court deals with tariffs.
What is the Court of International Trade.
500
This US Supreme Court justice was once told to explain why s/he should be allowed to "take the seat" of other qualified law school applicants.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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