Law Ch. 4-6 Review

What type of opinion is the written opinion of the minority of judges who disagree with the decision of the majority?

• Majority Opinion

• Dissenting Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

Federal courts are courts of ___________________________, meaning that power is limited to certain types of cases that only involve federal law.

• General jurisdiction

• Appellate jurisdiction

• Federal jurisdiction

• Limited jurisdiction

The process by which people involved in a dispute discuss their problem and try to reach a solution acceptable to all:

• Negotiation

• Settlement

• Arbitration

• Mediation

What type of court handles cases involving wills and claims against the estates of persons who die with or without a will?

• Appellate Courts

• Trial Courts

• Probate Courts

• State Family Courts

T/F: In general, the Supreme Court is expected to hear most, if not all, cases that are requested.

• True

• False

How many jury members are required for federal criminal trials?

• 6

• 10

• 12

• 9

The judicial system used in the U.S., which allows opposing parties to present their legal conflicts before an impartial judge and jury:

• American

• Inquisitorial

• Federal

• Adversarial

T/F: Most conflicts are settled out of court, rather than going to trial.

• True

• False

A way of settling disputes without going to trial in which parties who disagree select one or more impartial persons to settle the argument, usually through a binding agreement, refers to:

• Mediation

• Settlement

• Arbitration

• Negotiation

T/F: Lawyers who go to court are known as litigators.

• True

• False