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Transcript of By Mike Shaw. T or F: Appellate courts never decide matters of fact.
By Mike Shaw
Chapter 3
T or F: Appellate courts never decide matters of fact True/False
Answer: TrueTrue/False
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T or F: There are thirteen federal courts of appeal True/False
Answer: TrueTrue/False
Answer
T or F: Typically, small claims court cases are tried before a judge and a jury
True/False
Answer: FalseTrue/False
Answer
T or F: When a decision is made by a mediator, it is binding on the parties to the dispute
True/False
Answer: False True/False
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T or F: The state supreme courts issue the final decision on all matters of law appealed to them
True/False
Answer: FalseTrue/False
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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
Answer: AMultiple Choice
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To resolve a dispute in court is to
a. litigate. c. mediate. b. arbitrate. d. probate
Multiple Choice
Answer: AMultiple Choice
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Municipal courts administer
a. city ordinances. b. special agency regulations. c. state fish and game licenses. d. minor state criminal laws.
Multiple Choice
Answer: AMultiple Choice
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The primary emphasis for juvenile courts is on the ____ of youthful offenders.
a. promulgation b. punishment c. rehabilitation d. recidivism
Multiple Choice
Answer: CMultiple Choice
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Municipal courts are usually divided into
a. criminal divisions. b. traffic divisions. c. both a and b. d. none of these.
Multiple Choice
Answer: CMultiple Choice
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The trial court in a particular case will apply the appropriate law to the facts to reach a(n) ___________________.
Completion
Answer: verdictCompletion
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Attorneys generally are not required to resolve the civil litigations in ___________________ court.
Completion
Answer: small claimsCompletion
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When an appellate court overturns the decision of a lower court, the lower court's decision is said to have been ___________________.
Completion
Answer: reversedCompletion
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Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court. Her official title will be ___________________ Benton.
Completion
Answer: Justice Completion
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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
Answer: clerkCompletion
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