Legal Terminology - Chapter 1

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This quiz will cover information contained in Chapter 1 of your textbook; federal and state jurisdiction.

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1.

The power of two or more courts to decide a particular case is called:
- A.
  
  Original jurisdiction
- B.
  
  Appellate jurisdiction
- C.
  
  Concurrent jurisdiction
2.

If, by chance, a court should hear a particular case and make a decision without having jurisdiction, the decision would be meaningless.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The Federal Court System was established by the:
- A.
  
  President
- B.
  
  U.S. Constitution
- C.
  
  Congress
4.

The court where the plaintiff lives has jurisdiction over the defendant.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Cases heard by the U.S. courts of appeal are decided by three judges.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Which branch of the federal government enforces our laws?
- A.
  
  Judicial branch
- B.
  
  Legislative branch
- C.
  
  Executive branch
7.

Owing to the fact that the case was being tried for the first time, the court had________ ____________, not appellate jurisdiction.
8.

In addition, because the Salem court was the only one that had the power to hear the case, it had___________ _________________ rather than concurrent jurisdiction.
9.

The place where the trial is held is called the _____________.
10.

In personam jurisdiction means:
- A.
  
  A lawsuit in which the court has jurisdiction over the person
- B.
  
  The power or authority that a court has to hear a case
- C.
  
  A lawsit in which the court has jurisdiction over property
11.

Circuits is the name given to the division of U.S. district courts.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

When parties agree in advance to binding arbitration, the decision of the arbitrator must be followed.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False