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WorksheetsChpt 3 Court Systems
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 32mins
Instead of having a trial, some cases are resolved through _____.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Voir Dire
Grand Jury
Small Claims
This type of jurisdiction means the first court to hear a case...
Appellate
Concurrent
Exclusive
Original
Top level of the federal court system
Appellate Courts
Supreme Court
District Courts
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Which is true about appellate courts?
They have original jurisdiction only.
Trials are heard with a judge and jury.
They only hear misdemeanor cases.
Judges review cases without a jury.
A dispute resolution method where a mediator assists parties to exchange ideas, information or possible alternatives
Mediation
Reconciliation
Arbitration
Facilitation
A dispute resolution method where both parties present their case before an independent arbitrator who will make a final and binding decision
Arbitration
Reconciliation
Judicial Determination
Mediation
What is the role of the mediator?
Offer a solution to the parties involved in the mediation
Act as an impartial third party facilitating discussion without taking a side
Investigate the issue being discussed
To pronounce the verdict of the jury
The outcome of mediation is legally binding
True
False
The outcome of arbitration is...
Decided by the parties and is not legally binding
Decided by the parties and is legally binding
Decided by the arbitrator and is not legally binding
Decided by the arbitrator and is legally binding
Which of the following are benefits of arbitration? Check all that apply.
Usually faster than a court case
The outcome is legally binding
Allows for win-win scenarios for the parties
Provides a cooperative solution
Which of the following are disadvantages of mediation? Check all that apply.
A solution may not be reached
Only allows for win/lose scenarios
Can be expensive due to significant fees
Decision is not legally binding
The highest court you can appeal to is ________________.
Probate Court
The State Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court
The Court of Appeals
What is the best title for the empty box of the diagram?
Connecticut Court of Appeals
United States Court of Appeals
World Court of Appeals
Military Court of Appeals
A court having jurisdiction over estates is...
Supreme Court
Associate Circuit Court
Municipal Court
Probate Court
A court that hears cases involving individuals usually between the ages of 13 to 18 is called...
Supreme Court
Associate Circuit Court
Probate Court
Juvenile Court
Tyler is 14 years old and was caught stealing an iPhone at the mall. What court would he be seen in?
Supreme Court
Associate Circuit Court
Probate Court
Juvenile Court
Mrs. Greene has 12 unpaid parking tickets, what court would she been seen it?
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Municipal Court
Small Claims Court
Roommates, Ryan and Jerry, are arguing over who owns the xbox and all the games. They plan on settling their disagreement in court. What court would they be seen in?
Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Municipal Court
Small Claims Court
States have different "lower courts" - some of them include (click all that apply):
County courts
Municipal courts
Family Courts
Juvenile Courts
Appeals Courts
A case about people's last wills, that specify what should be done to a deceased person's property would be likely handled in a:
Family Court
Juvenile Court
Probate Court
Municipal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a decision from a lower court if it involves (a) law.
The U.S. Supreme Court may review a case if it involves the U.S. (a) .
When a Supreme Court or higher court agrees to hear a case, they send a court order to request case records, this is called
Writ of Certiorari
summary judgment
verdict
precedent
