jurisdiction
The US has a _____ court system.
dual
What is the lowest type of state court?
Local trial courts
What is the lowest type of federal court?
District court
How many members are there?
nine
Alternate Dispute Resolutions
What are the 2 types of courts
Federal and State
What is the highest type of state court?
state supreme court
What is the highest type of federal court?
The U.S supreme court
How many members are women?
four
Is ADR usually binding on the parties?
Yes
What is original jurisdiction?
The courts power to hear a case for the first time.
How many trial courts are there in our state court?
5
How many circuits are in the federal court system
13
Who is the chief Supreme Court justice member?
John J. Roberts
What are the 3 techniques of ADR from your text?
negotiation, mediation, arbitration,
What is appellate jurisdiction?
The courts power to hear an appeal from a lower court.
Name the federal district courts in our state.
Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
How many has Donald Trump nominated/appointed?
3
What is personal jurisdiction?
A courts power over a person involved in a case.
True or False? ALL cases can be heard in state courts
False
What type of jurisdiction does the U.S. Supreme Court have?
Original and Appellate
What is the disadvantage of mediation?
It can highlight the disagreement rather than the points of agreement to resolve the problem.