LARAW in-class Quiz 1 - Sources and Systems of the Law

In the federal court system, trial courts are called:

• United States Circuit Courts

• United States District Courts

• United States Federal Courts

• United States Superior Courts

In California, trial courts are called:

• California District Court

• California Circuit Court

• California Superior Court

• California County Court

How many federal districts are there within the state of California?

• 1

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is NOT a federal district in California

• Eastern District of California

• Western District of California

• Northern District of California

• Southern District of California

Federal intermediate courts of appeal are called:

• Federal District Courts

• Federal Superior Courts

• Federal Intermediate Courts

• Federal Circuit Courts

How many appellate districts are there in California?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In what appellate district is Santa Clara County?

• 1st District

• 2nd District

• 5th District

• 6th District

In a landlord/tenant dispute under California law in California Superior Court, is a decision from the 9th Circuit mandatory or persuasive? (Assume there is no issue of federal law)

• Persuasive (not binding)

• Mandatory (binding)

In a landlord/tenant dispute under California law in California Superior Court, is a decision from the California Supreme Court mandatory or persuasive? (Assume there is no issue of federal law)

• Persuasive (not binding)

• Mandatory (binding)

In a landlord/tenant dispute under California law in California Superior Court, is a decision from the United States Supreme Court mandatory or persuasive? (Assume there is no issue of federal law)

• Persuasive (not binding)

• Mandatory (binding)