U3 QUIZ - COURT SYSTEMS

A "verbatim record" of what went on at trial

• Appellate Brief

• Verdict

• Report

• Transcript

A governmental forum that administers justice under the law is:

• Trial Court

• Court

• Judge

• Jury

This member of the court "records (transcribes) testimony at trials or in depositions."

• Court Clerk

• Court Administrator

• Judge

• Court Reporter

Independent third party who develops a BINDING and ENFORCEABLE resolution to a dispute.

• Arbitrator

• Mediator

• Judge

• Prosecutor

The most "cost effective" (least expensive) way to solve legal disputes is:

• Go to court

• Go to a mediator

• Go to a arbitrator

• Negotiation between both parties (individuals)

This member of the courtroom "presides over cases and makes rulings based on evidence presented;" in some cases decides the verdict.

• Jury members

• Court Administrator

• Judge

• Lawyer

The FIRST court to hear a dispute is:

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Federal Courts

• Trial Courts

• District Courts

This court "reviews decisions of lower courts to determine if an error of law was made during trial."

• U.S. District Court

• Appellate Courts

• U.S. Supreme Court

• Trial Courts

This member of the court "acts on behalf of the county or state in prosecuting those believed to have broken the law."

• Court Reporter

• Defense Lawyer

• Judge

• DA/Prosecutor

These members of the court are "citizens that are called upon to serve on juries in both criminal and civil trials. The jury's responsibility is to listen to testimony and arguments made by each side."

• Jury Members

• Defense Lawyers

• Court Clerks

• all of the above