Business Law - Chapter 3 Test

Which of the two can make a legally binding decision?

• Mediator

• Arbitrator

True or false. Appellate courts decide the facts of a case.

• True

• False

How many federal courts of appeal are there?

• 12

• 13

• 3

True or false. In the state court system, sheriffs or their deputies have the duty to summon witnesses, keep order in the court, and take steps to carry out judgments.

• True

• False

True or false. The US Supreme Court (USSC) has original jurisdiction over ALL cases in this country.

• True

• False

True or false. Both state and federal legal systems have 3 levels of courts with general jurisdiction.

• True

• False

True or false. Unless appealed to the USSC, state supreme courts issue the final decision on all matters of law appealed to them.

• True

• False

True or false. Juvenile courts & records are open to the public.

• True

• False

True or false. Small claims court cases are usually tried before both a judge and a jury.

• True

• False

True or false. Both state and federal court systems have courts with specialized jurisdictions.

• True

• False