3 - Test

What does 'litigate' mean in the context of dispute resolution?

• To negotiate a settlement on their own

• To allow a court to settle a dispute

• To develop a solution acceptable to both parties

• To enforce a decision by court order

In dispute resolution, what is the role of a mediator?

• An independent third party that tries to develop a solution acceptable to both parties

• An independent third party that will develop a solution to a dispute

• A court that settles a dispute

• A party that enforces a decision by court order

Fill in the blank: The decision of an arbitrator is ________ and can be enforced by court order if necessary.

• legally binding

• non-binding

• advisory

• suggestive

What is a court?

• A court is a governmental forum that administers justice under the law.

• A court is a place where legal cases are merely discussed informally.

• A court is a venue exclusively for sports and recreational activities.

• A court is an institution that does not handle legal matters.

What are the two levels of courts?

• The two levels of courts are Trial and Appellate.

• The two levels of courts are Civil and Criminal.

• The two levels of courts are Federal and State.

• The two levels of courts are Supreme and Subordinate.

What does a trial court consist of?

• A trial court consists of a judge, lawyers, clerks, sheriff (state) or marshall (federal), bailiff, and jury members.

• A trial court consists solely of a judge and a jury.

• A trial court consists only of clerks, bailiff, and a judge.

• A trial court is comprised solely of lawyers and a judge.

The role of trial courts in the judicial process is to _____________________________.

• serve as the venue for initial fact-finding and case resolution

• be the final courts for all criminal pleas.

• exclusively deal with appellate matters.

• only handle civil disputes.

What do appellate courts review?

• The decisions of lower courts

• The facts of the case

• Evidence records

• Witness testimonies

Appellate courts are concerned with 'Errors of Law not Issues of Fact.'

• True

• False

What is the role of appellate courts regarding witnesses and evidence?

• Appellate courts review legal errors and rely on the existing record without re-assessing witness credibility or re-evaluating evidence.

• They conduct new trials to re-assess witness credibility and examine evidence.

• They have the authority to admit new evidence and call additional witnesses.

• They re-investigate the facts of the case and hold new examinations of evidence.