Court Systems in the United States

What are the two major court systems in the United States?

• Federal and International

• Federal and State

• State and Local

• International and Local

What type of cases does the federal court system handle?

• Cases involving state laws

• Cases involving federal subjects

• Cases involving local disputes

• Cases involving international treaties

Which type of case involves intellectual property rights?

• Admiralty cases

• Patent and copyright cases

• Bankruptcy cases

• Federal question cases

What role does the Senate play in the selection of U.S. Supreme Court justices?

• They appoint the justices

• They have no role

• They provide consent to the President's choice

• They conduct the swearing-in ceremony

What is the function of Intermediate Appellate Courts?

• Hear major criminal and civil cases

• Hear cases on appeal from general trial courts

• Hear misdemeanors and civil cases

• Original jurisdiction in cases involving state constitution

What is a possible outcome for a family suing for wrongful death?

• The driver is imprisoned

• The family receives compensation

• The case is dismissed

• The family must pay legal fees

Which ADR technique involves a binding decision by a third party?

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Negotiation

• Conciliation

What is the role of negotiation in ADR?

• To enforce legal judgments

• To facilitate a mutual agreement between parties

• To increase the complexity of disputes

• To involve more legal representatives

What is the purpose of alternative dispute resolution?

• To increase court cases

• To provide an alternative to court trials

• To eliminate the need for legal representation

• To enforce legal penalties

What is the purpose of interrogatories in civil case procedures?

• To select a jury

• To present closing arguments

• To gather information through written questions

• To deliver the final verdict