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1
Which of the following is NOT a level of jurisdiction in state courts?
A)specific jurisdiction
B)limited jurisdiction
C)general jurisdiction
D)appellate jurisdiction
2
Lower courts handle which of the following types of cases?
A)minor criminal offenses like prostitution and petty larceny
B)civil cases
C)preliminary hearings of felonies
D)all of the above
3
Which has NOT been a major problem of the lower courts?
A)neglect by higher courts
B)the dual court system
C)volume of caseloads
D)the trial de novo system
4
All are true of justice of the peace courts EXCEPT:
A)the justices of the peace issue search warrants, set bail and arraign defendants
B)the justices of the peace are typically trained as lawyers
C)the justices of the peace are typically elected
D)the justice of the peace courts are similar to mayor's and alderman's courts
5
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for reorganization of state courts?
A)the creation of unified state court systems
B)the abolishment of the justice of the peace courts
C)increasing the numbers of judicial personnel
D)further separation of misdemeanor and felony courts
6
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of drug courts?
A)they increase the likelihood that a defendant will seek a trial
B)cases are processed more quickly and efficiently
C)early plea negotiation and settlement are encouraged
D)they relieve pressures of nondrug caseloads
7
U.S. District Courts:
A)have experienced an increased workload since the 1970s
B)handle approximately 40,000 to 50,000 case fillings each year
C)deal with federal cases including bank robberies, civil rights abuses, and kidnappings
D)b and c only
E)all of the above
8
When can a case bypass the court of appeal and go directly to the U.S. Supreme Court?
A)the issue under review is so important that it requires an prompt decision
B)the case involves a federal statute that was found to be unconstitutional by a lower court
C)the ruling under appeal involves a death sentence
D)a and b only
E)all of the above
9
Which of the following is an UNTRUE statement about the U.S. Supreme Court?
A)it is composed of 9 justices (1 chief justice and 8 associates) who serve for life
B)the majority of justices have been white, male, and Protestant
C)justices are nominated by the Senate and their appointment must be approved by the President of the United States
D)it is the highest court in the nation and the court of last resort
10
Which of the following is NOT true of U.S. Supreme Court cases?
A)a writ of certiorari orders a lower court to forward the case for review.
B)the case must pass the Rule of Four (4 or more justices feel the case merits consideration)
C)a case where a U.S. court of appeals has found a state statute to be unconstitutional must be reviewe
D)a case is remanded if the conviction appealed from a lower court is determined to be free from reversible prejudice or constitutional error
11
The courts of general jurisdiction are the entry point for criminal justice processing.
A)True
B)False
12
Municipal courts function similarly to county courts but have larger caseloads, and assembly-line justice.
A)True
B)False
13
An appeal is a review by a higher court of the judgment of a lower court.
A)True
B)False
14
The jurisdiction of the federal court system is throughout the entire United States and its territories.
A)True
B)False
15
The U.S. district courts are the appeals courts of the federal system.
A)True
B)False





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