Business Law Chapter 3.2: Federal Court System Quiz
This quiz is to teach the students in Business Law Chapter 3-2. Pages 52, 53, 54
Questions and Answers
- 1.
From where do the Federal Courts get their power?
- A.
Supreme Court
- B.
Articles of Confederation
- C.
Constitution
Correct Answer
C. ConstitutionExplanation
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- 2.
Federal Court systems are not necessary.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Federal courts are necessary.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Fun Fact: How much money must be disputed for the federal court to hear the case?
- A.
Less than $25,000
- B.
$25,000-$50,000
- C.
$50,000-$75,000
- D.
More than $75,000
Correct Answer
D. More than $75,000Explanation
In the United States federal court system, cases involving a dispute of more than $75,000 are eligible to be heard. This threshold is set to ensure that the federal courts primarily handle significant and complex cases, while smaller disputes are typically resolved at the state level. If the disputed amount is less than $75,000, the case would generally be heard in state court instead.Rate this question:
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- 4.
District court only have original jurisdiction over federal questions or cases that arise under the Constitution.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
District courts have original jurisdiction over (a) federal questions, or cases that arise under the Constitution, U.S laws, and U.S treaties; and (b) lawsuits between citizens of different states, between a U.S citizen and a foreign nation.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Definition of writ of certiorari
- A.
Order to a lower court to produce the record of a case for the Supreme Court to review.
- B.
Granted by city or country to allow a landowner to make some use of his or her land that is inconsistent with the general zoning ordinance
- C.
Freedom from external control
Correct Answer
A. Order to a lower court to produce the record of a case for the Supreme Court to review.Explanation
The correct answer is "order to a lower court to produce the record of a case for the Supreme Court to review." This definition accurately explains what a writ of certiorari is. It is a legal order issued by a higher court, such as the Supreme Court, to a lower court, requesting the case record for review. This allows the higher court to evaluate the lower court's decision and determine whether it should be upheld, reversed, or remanded.Rate this question:
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- 6.
A court with ______________ ____________ can hear almost any kind of case.
Correct Answer
general jurisdiction
specialized jurisdiction
writ of certiorariExplanation
A court with general jurisdiction has the authority to hear a wide range of cases, including both civil and criminal matters. This means that it can handle almost any type of case that comes before it. On the other hand, a court with specialized jurisdiction is limited to hearing specific types of cases, such as family law or tax law. Finally, a writ of certiorari is a legal order from a higher court requesting a lower court to send up the records of a particular case for review.Rate this question:
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A court with ___________ ___________ hears only one specific type of case
Correct Answer
specialized jurisdiction
general jurisdiction
writ of certiorariExplanation
A court with specialized jurisdiction hears only one specific type of case, whereas a court with general jurisdiction has the authority to hear a wide range of cases. Writ of certiorari refers to a legal order by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.Rate this question:
- 8.
Supreme Courts did not exist under the Articles of Confederation
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Under the Articles of Confederation, which was the first constitution of the United States, there was no provision for a Supreme Court. The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government, with most powers vested in the individual states. The absence of a Supreme Court meant that there was no centralized authority to interpret laws or settle disputes between states. It was only with the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 that the Supreme Court was established as the highest judicial body in the country. Therefore, the statement that Supreme Courts did not exist under the Articles of Confederation is true.Rate this question:
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- 9.
There are _ levels of courts with general jurisdiction in the federal system.
- A.
1
- B.
3
- C.
5
- D.
2
- E.
4
Correct Answer
B. 3Explanation
In the federal system, there are three levels of courts with general jurisdiction. These courts have the authority to hear a wide range of cases, including both civil and criminal matters. The three levels consist of the district courts, the circuit courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court. Each level has its own specific jurisdiction and serves as an important part of the federal judicial system.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Fun Fact: What court can change the factual determination of a jury
- A.
Any court
- B.
The United States Supreme Court
- C.
Juvenile Court
- D.
Federal Court of Appeals
- E.
No Court
- F.
City or Municipal Courts
Correct Answer
E. No CourtExplanation
No court can change the factual determination of a jury. Once a jury has made a factual determination, it is considered final and cannot be changed by any court. This principle is known as the "jury's verdict rule" and is a fundamental aspect of the legal system. It ensures that the jury, as the fact-finder, has the ultimate authority in determining the facts of a case.Rate this question:
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