Court Systems in the United States

Which type of case pertains to the sea and falls under federal jurisdiction?

• Bankruptcy cases

• Admiralty cases

• Patent cases

• State criminal cases

What is the term length for a Supreme Court justice?

• Life

• Ten years

• Fifteen years

• Twenty years

Which ADR technique is most likely to reduce the possibility of angry confrontation?

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Conciliation

• Negotiation

What is the first step in civil litigation?

• Trial

• Pleadings

• Settlement

• Appeal

What is a complaint in civil litigation?

• A request for a new trial

• A document expressing the plaintiff's claims against the defendant

• A summary of the trial

• A list of evidence

Who is the defendant in a civil case?

• The person who the lawsuit is against

• The person bringing the lawsuit

• The judge overseeing the case

• The attorney representing the plaintiff

What is the role of the defendant in a civil case?

• To bring the lawsuit

• To respond to the plaintiff's claims

• To decide the outcome

• To provide evidence

Which of the following is a method of discovery used to bring facts out before a trial?

• Jury selection

• Depositions

• Closing arguments

• Sentencing

What is the purpose of interrogatories in civil case procedures?

• To select a jury

• To request a new trial

• To gather information through written questions

• To present closing arguments

What is the goal of a pretrial hearing if the case is not settled?

• To dismiss the case

• To simplify things for a smooth trial

• To select a new judge

• To change the venue of the trial