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Chapter 3

Chapter 3. By Mike Shaw. T or F: Appellate courts never decide matters of fact. True/False. Answer: True. True/False Answer. T or F: There are thirteen federal courts of appeal. True/False. Answer: True. True/False Answer.

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Chapter 3

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  1. Chapter 3 By Mike Shaw

  2. T or F: Appellate courts never decide matters of fact True/False

  3. Answer: True True/False Answer

  4. T or F: There are thirteen federal courts of appeal True/False

  5. Answer: True True/False Answer

  6. T or F: Typically, small claims court cases are tried before a judge and a jury True/False

  7. Answer: False True/False Answer

  8. T or F: When a decision is made by a mediator, it is binding on the parties to the dispute True/False

  9. Answer: False True/False Answer

  10. T or F: The state supreme courts issue the final decision on all matters of law appealed to them True/False

  11. Answer: False True/False Answer

  12. Who of the following makes decisions that bind the parties to a dispute? • a. arbitrator • b. mediator • c. conciliator • d. none of these Multiple Choice

  13. Answer: A Multiple Choice Answer

  14. To resolve a dispute in court is to • a. litigate. • c. mediate. • b. arbitrate. • d. probate Multiple Choice

  15. Answer: A Multiple Choice Answer

  16. Municipal courts administer • a. city ordinances. • b. special agency regulations. • c. state fish and game licenses. • d. minor state criminal laws. Multiple Choice

  17. Answer: A Multiple Choice Answer

  18. The primary emphasis for juvenile courts is on the ____ of youthful offenders. • a. promulgation • b. punishment • c. rehabilitation • d. recidivism Multiple Choice

  19. Answer: C Multiple Choice Answer

  20. Municipal courts are usually divided into • a. criminal divisions. • b. traffic divisions. • c. both a and b. • d. none of these. Multiple Choice

  21. Answer: C Multiple Choice Answer

  22. The trial court in a particular case will apply the appropriate law to the facts to reach a(n) ___________________. Completion

  23. Answer: verdict Completion Answer

  24. Attorneys generally are not required to resolve the civil litigations in ___________________ court. Completion

  25. Answer: small claims Completion Answer

  26. When an appellate court overturns the decision of a lower court, the lower court's decision is said to have been ___________________. Completion

  27. Answer: reversed Completion Answer

  28. Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court. Her official title will be ___________________ Benton. Completion

  29. Answer: Justice Completion Answer

  30. Duane works in his local court. His duties include entering cases on the court calendar, keeping records of all court proceedings, and computing court costs. Duane's title is ___________________. Completion

  31. Answer: clerk Completion Answer

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