Court of Original Jurisdiction History

June 6, 2022

Court of Original Jurisdiction History

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Court of Original Jurisdiction History

Question 1

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If the state of New Jersey were to sue the state of New York, the case would be heard by which court?

		federal district court
		appeals court
		circuit court
		Supreme Court

3.2 points

Question 2

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What does stare decisis mean?

		the common law legal theory that courts will observe the precedents of prior superior courts’ rulings in matters of law
		the common law legal theory that superior courts will observe the precedents of prior lower courts’ rulings in matters of law
		the criminal law legal theory that superior courts will observe the precedents of prior lower courts’ rulings in matters of law
		the criminal law legal theory that courts will observe the precedents of prior courts’ rulings in matters of law

3.2 points

Question 3

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In what types of cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction?

		cases involving constitutional issues, foreign governments, appeals of the final decisions of state supreme courts, military, tax, and disputes between states
		cases involving constitutional issues, foreign governments, appeals of the final decisions of state supreme courts, and disputes between states
		cases involving constitutional issues, foreign governments, bankruptcy, appeals of the final decisions of state supreme courts, and disputes between states
		cases involving constitutional issues, foreign governments, appeals of the final decisions of state supreme courts, military cases, and disputes between states

3.2 points

Question 4

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What is the appointment process to be a Supreme Court justice?

		nomination by the chief justice of the Supreme Court, hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, and vote by full Senate
		nomination by a senator, hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, and vote by full Senate
		nomination by the president, hearing in the House Judiciary Committee, and vote by full House
		nomination by the president, hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee, and vote by the full Senate

3.2 points

Question 5

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Cases that involve a law passed by Congress would be heard in the __________ court.

		federal
		state
		circuit
		appeals

3.2 points

Question 6

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A court of original jurisdiction would be what type of federal court?

		district
		circuit
		supreme
		chancery

3.2 points

Question 7

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Federal judges can serve __________.

		for life
		for two terms
		for one term only
		for as many terms as they are elected

3.2 points

Question 8

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Which collection of cases would be heard in a federal court?

		First Amendment cases, disputes over a federal law, bankruptcy, disputes with the Internal Revenue Service, disputes involving treaties
		First Amendment cases, tax cases, a dispute with the New York Fire Department over zoning regulations, military cases, and cases involving interstate commerce
		Fourth Amendment cases, federal law cases, military cases, cases involving a citizen of a state suing its state government, tax cases, bankruptcy, and disputes involving treaties
		cases involving a state’s national guard, tax cases, bankruptcy, and disputes involving treaties and federal law

3.2 points

Question 9

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Which of the following cases would be heard in a federal court?

		civil case involving two residents from different states
		personal injury case
		case involving a violation of state law
		family/custody case

3.2 points

Question 10

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The Supreme Court makes its decision through __________.

		voting and a written opinion
		voting only
		a written statement describing the collective Court’s opinion
		publishing in the federal registrar

3.2 points

Question 11

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If defendants lose their cases, they can go to a __________ court to see if the decision can be overturned.

		circuit
		district
		trial
		original jurisdiction

3.2 points

Question 12

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What are the matters that come before circuit courts?

		Matters of appeals where no new evidence is heard but the lower court’s procedures are reviewed to make sure they were correct and a party’s constitutional rights were not violated.
		Matters of appeals are heard and the lower court’s procedures are reviewed to make sure they were correct and a party’s constitutional rights were not violated. In some instances, new evidence may be presented when the court finds an error.
		Matters of appeals are heard and the lower court’s procedures are reviewed to make sure they were correct and a party’s constitutional rights were not violated. In some instances, new evidence and witnesses may be presented when the court finds an error.
		Matters of appeals are heard and, in some circumstances, they may hold a special evidentiary hearing seeking to determine if legal theories are valid. In some instances, new evidence may be presented when the court finds an error.

3.2 points

Question 13

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Circuit courts are also known as __________.

		courts of original jurisdiction
		courts of appeals
		courts of criminal cases
		courts of civil cases

3.2 points

Question 14

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How are federal judges appointed?

		appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate
		appointed by the president and confirmed by the House of Representatives
		appointed by a member of Congress and confirmed by the Senate
		appointed by the chief justice and agreed to by the president

3.2 points

Question 15

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Federal judge appointments are confirmed by __________.

		the Senate
		the president
		Congress
		the House of Representatives

3.2 points

Question 16

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Which of the following cases would be heard by the Supreme Court due to original jurisdiction?

		Mr. Varnell is accused of tax fraud.
		Ms. Kilpatrick is on trial for the murder of her boss.
		Mr. Mason, of Texas, is being sued by the state of Alabama.
		Ms. Marvin and Mr. Cortwright are fighting for custody of their two kids after their recent divorce.

3.2 points

Question 17

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Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court is true?

		All Americans can appeal a case to the Supreme Court, but the Court does not have to agree to hear the case.
		The Supreme Court must hear every case.
		Only cases that have failed a circuit court appeal twice can be heard by the Supreme Court.
		The Supreme Court only hears cases involving state disputes.

3.2 points

Question 18

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Trials begin in __________ courts.

		district
		appeals
		circuit

3.2 points

Question 19

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A decision made in a court case influencing the outcome of a similar court case is known as __________.

		persuasive ruling
		an appeal
		a precedent
		common law

3.2 points

Question 20

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After being appointed, Supreme Court justices are approved by __________.

		Congress
		the House of Representatives
		the Senate
		the president

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Introduction

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