1. Chapter 3
By Mike Shaw

2. T or F: Appellate courts never decide matters of fact
True/False

3. Answer: True
True/False Answer

4. T or F: There are thirteen federal courts of appeal
True/False

5. Answer: True
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6. T or F: Typically, small claims court cases are tried before a judge and a jury
True/False

7. Answer: False
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8. T or F: When a decision is made by a mediator, it is binding on the parties to the dispute
True/False

9. Answer: False
True/False Answer

10. T or F: The state supreme courts issue the final decision on all matters of law appealed to them
True/False

11. Answer: False
True/False Answer

12. Who of the following makes decisions that bind the parties to a dispute?
a. arbitrator
b. mediator
c. conciliator
d. none of these
Multiple Choice

13. Multiple Choice Answer
Answer: A
Multiple Choice Answer

14. Multiple Choice To resolve a dispute in court is to a. litigate.
c. mediate.
b. arbitrate.
d. probate
Multiple Choice

15. Multiple Choice Answer
Answer: A
Multiple Choice Answer

16. Multiple Choice Municipal courts administer a. city ordinances.
b. special agency regulations.
c. state fish and game licenses.
d. minor state criminal laws.
Multiple Choice

17. Multiple Choice Answer
Answer: A
Multiple Choice Answer

18. The primary emphasis for juvenile courts is on the ____ of youthful offenders.
a. promulgation
b. punishment
c. rehabilitation
d. recidivism
Multiple Choice

19. Multiple Choice Answer
Answer: C
Multiple Choice Answer

20. Multiple Choice Municipal courts are usually divided into
a. criminal divisions.
b. traffic divisions.
c. both a and b.
d. none of these.
Multiple Choice

21. Multiple Choice Answer
Answer: C
Multiple Choice Answer

22. The trial court in a particular case will apply the appropriate law to the facts to reach a(n) ___________________.
Completion

23. Answer: verdict
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24. Attorneys generally are not required to resolve the civil litigations in ___________________ court.
Completion

25. Answer: small claims
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26. When an appellate court overturns the decision of a lower court, the lower court's decision is said to have been ___________________.
Completion

27. Answer: reversed
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28. Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court
Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court. Her official title will be ___________________ Benton.
Completion

29. Answer: Justice
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30. Duane works in his local court
Duane works in his local court. His duties include entering cases on the court calendar, keeping records of all court proceedings, and computing court costs. Duane's title is ___________________.
Completion

31. Answer: clerk
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