WorksheetsBL 3-1 Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the role of a mediator in resolving disputes?
To act as a judge in the dispute
To enforce a legally binding decision
To represent one party in the dispute
To develop a solution acceptable to both sides
What distinguishes an arbitrator from a mediator?
An arbitrator's decision is advisory
An arbitrator's decision is legally binding
An arbitrator negotiates directly with both parties
An arbitrator does not hold hearings
What is the primary function of a trial court?
To enforce judgments made by appellate courts
To determine the facts of a case and apply the law
To review decisions of lower courts
To negotiate settlements between parties
Who is responsible for keeping records of court proceedings?
Bailiffs
Clerks
Sheriffs
Jury members
What is the role of bailiffs in state court systems?
To decide issues of fact in court cases
To review appellate briefs
To summon witnesses and maintain order in court
To compute court costs
What is appellate jurisdiction primarily concerned with?
Errors of law made during lower court proceedings
Determining the facts of a case
Enforcing trial court decisions
Negotiating settlements between parties
What document provides a verbatim record of what occurred at trial?
Appellate brief
Judgment order
Court calendar
Transcript
Which of the following actions can appellate courts take?
Determine the facts of a case
Affirm, reverse, amend, or remand a decision
Negotiate settlements between parties
Compute court costs
Why might parties choose arbitration over litigation?
Arbitration decisions are advisory and non-binding
Arbitration decisions are binding and enforceable by court order
Arbitration involves face-to-face negotiations
Arbitration is always included in original agreements
What is original jurisdiction?
The authority to review decisions of lower courts
The authority to make initial decisions of fact and law
The authority to enforce appellate court decisions
The authority to negotiate settlements between parties
What is the primary role of appellate briefs?
To compute court costs for appellate cases
To provide a verbatim record of trial proceedings
To present written arguments on issues of law
To summon witnesses for appellate hearings
What is the purpose of oral arguments in appellate courts?
To question attorneys about the case
To negotiate settlements between parties
To determine the facts of a case
To enforce trial court decisions
What happens when appellate courts remand a case?
The decision is upheld
The case is sent back to the trial court for corrective action
The decision is overturned
The case is dismissed
What is the role of juries in trial courts?
To compute court costs
To enforce judgments made by appellate courts
To negotiate settlements between parties
To decide issues of fact in court cases
What is the primary function of a court in resolving disputes?
To enforce arbitration agreements
To negotiate settlements between parties
To administer justice under the law
To compute court costs
