Ch.2 Judicial System Quiz

What is judicial review?

• A process by which the president reviews judicial decisions

• A process by which the highest court decides the constitutionality of enacted statutes and executive orders

• A process by which lower courts review the decisions of higher courts

• A process by which the legislature reviews judicial decisions

When was the power of judicial review established in the U.S.?

• 1789

• 1900

• 1803

• 1850

What is the difference between a trial court and an appellate court?

• Trial court focuses on questions of fact and law, while appellate court focuses only on questions of law

• Trial court has appellate jurisdiction, while appellate court has original jurisdiction

• Trial court has limited jurisdiction, while appellate court has general jurisdiction

• Trial court has original jurisdiction, while appellate court has appellate jurisdiction

Before a court can hear a case, it must have jurisdiction over what?

• Only the subject matter of the case

• Only the persons involved in the case

• Neither the persons/property nor the subject matter of the case

• Both the persons/property and subject matter of the case

How do the courts apply traditional jurisdictional concepts to Internet transactions?

• By creating a separate court system for Internet transactions

• By ignoring jurisdictional concepts for Internet transactions

• By applying the same concepts as for physical transactions

• By using the 'Sliding Scale Doctrine'

What is discovery?

• A process by which parties obtain evidence from each other

• A process by which a judge reviews evidence before trial

• A process by which electronic evidence is collected

• A process by which a jury examines evidence during trial

How does electronic discovery differ from traditional discovery?

• Electronic discovery is faster than traditional discovery

• Electronic discovery is more expensive than traditional discovery

• Electronic discovery involves the collection and review of electronic evidence

• Electronic discovery involves only digital evidence, while traditional discovery involves physical evidence

What are three alternative methods of resolving disputes?

• Litigation, mediation, and arbitration

• Litigation, negotiation, and arbitration

• Mediation, negotiation, and litigation

• Mediation, arbitration, and negotiation

What is the power of a court to hear disputes and render legally binding decisions?

• Judicial review

• Subject matter jurisdiction

• In rem jurisdiction

• Personal jurisdiction

How can a court obtain personal jurisdiction over a business or person?

• All of the above

• By the court doctrine called 'Sliding Scale Doctrine'

• By the consent of the business/person

• By the state's 'long-arm' statute