ADR
What does ADR stand for?
Alternative dispute resolution
Who is the first black woman ever on the Supreme Court?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
What do civil courts deal with?
Deal with disputes between businesses, government, and individuals.
What is Jurisdiction?
The power of a court to hear a case
The federal court system was established by?
The Judiciary Act of 1789
What are the four ADRs?
Negotiation, Conciliation, Arbitration, Mediation
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What are plaintiffs?
People who file complaints and lawsuits
How many male justices are there on the Supreme Court?
There are 5 male Supreme Court Justices.
How many types of federal courts are there?
Three primary courts (District courts, Circuit courts, Supreme court)
What is the person hired in arbitration called?
The person hired to settle the case is the arbitrator.
Who is the longest-serving current Justice of the Supreme Court?
Clarence Thomas
What cases do municipal courts hear?
City laws
On an appellate court, how many judges hear a case?
3 judges hear a case on an appellate court.
How many different federal courts are there?
94 district-level trial courts and 13 courts of appeals
What is the advantage of conciliation?
Parties are kept apart from one another. This reduces the possibility of an angry confrontation.
Who is the only current female Justice nominated by a Democratic president?
Sonia Sotomayor
Hear cases on appeal from general trial courts and lower trial courts.
appellate courts
Which courts have appellate jurisdiction?
General appellate courts (state level), State Supreme Courts, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court.
What type of cases are exclusive to Federal Courts?
Copyright violations, patent infringement, or federal tax claims
What is the disadvantage of negotiation?
Often negotiation simply leads to litigation. Thus adding an extra step to an already long process.
Who filled the role of Ruth Bader Ginsburg spot after her passing in 2020?
Amy Coney Barrett
Why are courts overcrowded?
There aren't enough judges, trials are long and slow courts aren't run efficiently.
The Supreme Court was created by...?
Congress first exercised this power in the Judiciary Act of 1789
What do federal courts have jurisdiction over a case based on?
a federal question or diversity of citizenship