WTP: Chapter 13 Test

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If a worker sued his employer when he was injured at work, this would be an example of a(n)

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civil law case.

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Congress has assigned federal court jurisdictions on the basis of

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geography.

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Historically, the power of the federal courts was subject to a number of limitations. One such limitation is that courts are “passive” institutions in that they

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must wait until a case is brought to them before they can make authoritative decisions.

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In what type of law is the government always the plaintiff?

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criminal

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Steve was in a car accident involving another party who ran a red light. He sustained significant medical injuries and is now suing the other driver. This is an example of a __________ case.

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tort

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An individual is charged with possession of narcotics. In which court would the defendant likely first appear?

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trial court

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If a defendant is found not guilty in a criminal case, the government is

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not entitled to appeal the verdict.

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When filing an appeal, an appellant usually must show

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the trial court made a legal error in deciding the case.

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If a defendant is charged with burglary, but admits to a lesser charge of trespassing in exchange for the prosecution dismissing the burglary charge and forgoing the criminal trial, it is an example of a(n)

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plea bargain.

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Cases in which the U.S. government is a party are

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always heard in a federal court.