Chapter 3 Review

____	1.	When a decision is made by a mediator, it is binding on the parties to the dispute.

____	2.	The United States Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over all cases in this country.

____	3.	Appellate courts never decide matters of fact.

____	4.	A typical state legal system, like the federal system, typically has three levels of courts with general jurisdiction.

____	5.	The state supreme courts issue the final decision on all matters of law appealed to them.

____	6.	Although juvenile courts are open to the public, the records of juvenile cases are closed.

____	7.	"Justice" is the proper title for judges sitting on state supreme courts as well as for the judges sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court.

____	8.	Typically, small claims court cases are tried before a judge and a jury.

____	9.	The court with original jurisdiction over a legal dispute is typically known as the
a.	trial court.	c.	supreme court.	
b.	appellate court.	d.	all of these.	

____	10.	Who of the following makes decisions that bind the parties to a dispute?
a.	mediator	c.	conciliator	
b.	arbitrator	d.	none of these	

____	11.	An appellate court bases its decisions primarily on
a.	transcripts of the trial and selected witnesses testifying.	
b.	transcripts of the trial and appellate briefs.	
c.	appellate briefs and selected witnesses testifying.	
d.	appellate briefs, selected witnesses testifying, and transcripts of the trial.	

____	12.	Courts that administer wills and estates are called
a.	family courts.	c.	federal district courts.	
b.	probate courts.	d.	estate courts.	

____	13.	Municipal courts are usually divided into
a.	criminal divisions.	c.	both a and b.	
b.	traffic divisions.	d.	none of these.	

____	14.	Which of the following is not a court with a specialized jurisdiction?
a.	probate court	c.	juvenile court	
b.	small claims court	d.	trial court	

____	15.	A written argument submitted to the presiding judge by an attorney in the case is called a(n)
a.	transcript.	c.	brief.	
b.	transcription.	d.	none of these	

____	16.	Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?
a.	tax court	
b.	Court of International Trade	
c.	probate court	
d.	all the above are specialized courts in the federal system	

____	17.	Margo's mother recently died and left a detailed will describing her wishes regarding the division of her real and personal property. Which court will actually administer the will and estate?
a.	federal district court	c.	state probate court	
b.	state decedents court	d.	none of the above

____	18.	To resolve a dispute in court is to
a.	litigate.	c.	arbitrate.	
b.	mediate.	d.	probate.	

____	19.	The power to ordain and establish the federal courts was vested in the ____ by the Constitution.
a.	Congress	c.	U.S. Supreme Court	
b.	President	d.	none of the above	

____	20.	Generally, if a jury is not requested by the parties in a case, the factual determinations will be made by the
a.	bailiff.	c.	mediator.	
b.	judge.	d.	arbitrator.	

____	21.	Municipal courts administer
a.	state fish and game licenses.	c.	special agency regulations.	
b.	minor state criminal laws.	d.	city ordinances.	

____	22.	The primary emphasis for juvenile courts is on the ____ of youthful offenders.
a.	punishment	c.	recidivism	
b.	rehabilitation	d.	promulgation	

	23.	Benton has just been appointed to her state supreme court. Her official title will be ___________________ Benton.

	24.	Franco is the Assistant Principal at Westside Junior High School. After repeated minor school infractions, Franco expels Brad and Aaron for two days. As revenge, Brad and Aaron break into the junior high after school hours and set a fire in a trash can in Franco's office. The fire burns out of control and creates more than $10,000 worth of damage to the junior high school facility. Brad and Aaron, who are 14 and 15, were arrested and charged in this case. They have never been in trouble with the law before. The court that will most likely hear their case when it comes to trial is the ___________________ court.

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

Chapter 3 Test
Answer Section

	1.	ANS:	F

	2.	ANS:	F

	3.	ANS:	T

	4.	ANS:	T

	5.	ANS:	F

	6.	ANS:	F

	7.	ANS:	T

	8.	ANS:	F

	9.	ANS:	A

	10.	ANS:	B

	11.	ANS:	B

	12.	ANS:	B

	13.	ANS:	C

	14.	ANS:	D

	15.	ANS:	C

	16.	ANS:	C

	17.	ANS:	C

	18.	ANS:	A

	19.	ANS:	A

	20.	ANS:	B

	21.	ANS:	D

	22.	ANS:	B

	23.	ANS:	Justice

	24.	ANS:	juvenile

	25.	ANS:	verdict