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LS100: Chapter 3 Practice Quiz

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Questão 1

Questão
The federal court system consists of the following: trial courts (primarily the U.S. district courts, but also various specialized courts), appellate courts (U.S. courts of appeals), and one Supreme Court.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 2

Questão
Original jurisdiction: (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • means the power to hear and determine the case first
  • given to the Supreme Court
  • District courts have original jurisdiction.
  • Trial courts do not have original jurisdiction.

Questão 3

Questão
What are some of the things that take place at a trial? (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • parties resolve their disputes
  • the parties present evidence supporting their position
  • judge rules on all legal issues that arise during the trial.
  • recorded statements of experts are taken in preparation of litigation

Questão 4

Questão
A judge always makes the decisions in a trial.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 5

Questão
What are the two steps involved in resolving a dispute in a trial court? Check two.
Responda
  • The court must determine the facts of the dispute.
  • The court must issue punishment.
  • The court must apply the appropriate law to the facts.
  • The court must seek outside analysis from an expert witness on its own.
  • The court picks the attorney who is the most ethical when determining how to resolve the dispute.

Questão 6

Questão
Who can be a trier of fact in a trial court? (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • The plaintiff
  • The judge
  • The defendent
  • The public
  • The jury
  • The attorneys

Questão 7

Questão
In criminal cases, federal jurisdiction exists when the crime is a violation of federal law.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 8

Questão
In civil cases, federal jurisdiction only occurs when the dispute revolves around the U.S. Constitution.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 9

Questão
Diversity of citizenship (check all that apply): A basis for federal court jurisdiction where the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.
Responda
  • is a basis for federal court jurisdiction.
  • is against the law
  • occurrs when the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different states
  • requires that the amount in controversy exceed $75,000
  • requires citizenship to live in the U.S.

Questão 10

Questão
Thirteen federal jurisdictions make up the intermediate appellate level of the federal court system and the United States is divided into twelve separate geographical appellate areas, called circuits.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 11

Questão
Any court can hear appeals in patent, copyright, and trademark cases, as well as all appeals from the U.S. Claims Court and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 12

Questão
En banc relates to a case that involves a financial institution.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 13

Questão
Check all of the answers that apply to the appellate process!
Responda
  • The appellate court is the first to hear a case.
  • An appellate court is a court of review.
  • The purpose of appellate review is to guarantee that parties receive a fair trial.
  • The appellate judges review the case to see if they agree with the outcome at the trial court.
  • The appellate judges review what happened at the trial court to make sure that the trial was fair.

Questão 14

Questão
When there is an appeal, what needs to be prepared? (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • Transcripts of trial court proceedings.
  • Additional testimony.
  • New evidence
  • appellate briefs

Questão 15

Questão
In exercising its appellate jurisdiction, the court examines the record to determine whether any substantial legal errors were committed that denied the appealing party (the appellant) a fair trial. What are some examples of legal errors?
Responda
  • erroneously admitted or excluded evidence
  • unfavorable testimony to either side
  • improper jury instructions
  • friendship between attorneys on both sides

Questão 16

Questão
In reviewing a case, the appellate court can affirm or uphold the trial court’s decision and it can reverse, or change, the trial court’s decision. It can also reverse and remand.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 17

Questão
The Supreme Court has 7 justices and two alternates, in addition to a Chief Justice.
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Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 18

Questão
The Supreme Court can hear any kind of case--even those that relate to state law only.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 19

Questão
Parties desiring a hearing before the Supreme Court usually file a document known as :
Responda
  • en banc
  • petition for writ of certiorari
  • pro se
  • appellate brief
  • appeal notice

Questão 20

Questão
Technology of any kind is not permitted in any courtroom.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 21

Questão
The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the nation and any decision it makes is final.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 22

Questão
State court systems are set up differently than the federal court system.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 23

Questão
Trial courts are referred to in some states as: (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • superior courts
  • municipal courts
  • lower court
  • circuit court
  • kangaroo court
  • city court
  • surrogate court
  • supreme court
  • magistrate court

Questão 24

Questão
Federal court judges are elected by the people.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 25

Questão
Magistrates are appointed by the judges of the district court and must possess the qualifications to serve as a judge.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 26

Questão
State court judges are installed in the same way as federal court judges.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 27

Questão
Court personnel include: (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • Court clerk
  • plaintiff
  • court reporter
  • bailiff

Questão 28

Questão
What are the requirements for becoming a licensed attorney? (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • Must pass a state bar examination
  • Must pay $10,000 to the court
  • Must be licensed in the state in which they wish to practice law
  • Must have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree program followed by a three-year law school program.
  • All states now require licensed attorneys to regularly complete a certain number of hours of continuing education in order to maintain their license to practice law.

Questão 29

Questão
An attorney can work in
Responda
  • as a Law firm partner
  • the Prosecutor's office
  • the office of the Public defender
  • legal departments of corporations or insurance companies
  • all of the above

Questão 30

Questão
Paralegals can give legal advice.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 31

Questão
A hearing before an administrative agency regarding a dispute between an individual and the agency is called an administrative hearing.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 32

Questão
What are some common professional organizations for the various members of the legal community?
Responda
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar associations
  • Local Bar associations
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
  • National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA)
  • all of the above

Questão 33

Questão
The conduct of a judge is not regulated.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 34

Questão
What kind of relationship exists between client and attorney?
Responda
  • fiduciary
  • moral
  • exclusive
  • friendship

Questão 35

Questão
What are some possible ethics sanctions for an attorney who fails to adhere to their state code of ethics? (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • Disbarment
  • Jail time
  • reprimand
  • suspension

Questão 36

Questão
A paralegal does not have to abide by the rules of ethics because they are not licensed by the state.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 37

Questão
Lawyers have the discretion as to what client information they wish to keep confidential.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 38

Questão
Competency requires that attorneys have the requisite legal knowledge to handle a case.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 39

Questão
A conflict of interest occurs when the attorney cannot give all of his or her loyalty to the client because of some personal or financial relationship that exists.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 40

Questão
An attorney can set up his/her bank accounts in any way they wish.
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 41

Questão
What are some tasks that would constitute the unauthorized practice of law if performed by a paralegal? (Check all that apply)
Responda
  • Appearing in court on behalf of a client
  • Giving legal advice
  • Giving legal information
  • Giving personal advice
  • signing pleadings for court filings

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