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What Article in the U.S. Constitution established "one Supreme Court"?
What Article in the U.S. Constitution established "one Supreme Court"?
Article III
In addition to the Chief Justice, how many Associate Justices typically serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
In addition to the Chief Justice, how many Associate Justices typically serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
8
How long do federal judges and Supreme Court Justices serve?
How long do federal judges and Supreme Court Justices serve?
For life so long as they maintain good behavior
What is the Latin word for legal precedent that courts must respect and means "let the decision stand"?
What is the Latin word for legal precedent that courts must respect and means "let the decision stand"?
Stare decisis
Which writ does the Supreme Court issue requiring a lower court to forward court records to it in a case for review?
Which writ does the Supreme Court issue requiring a lower court to forward court records to it in a case for review?
Writ of Certiorari
In a bench trial, whose job is it to determine the appropriate law to be applied in the case?
In a bench trial, whose job is it to determine the appropriate law to be applied in the case?
Judge
In a jury trial, whose job is it to determine the appropriate law to be applied in the case?
In a jury trial, whose job is it to determine the appropriate law to be applied in the case?
Judge
In a bench trial, whose job is it to determine the facts of the case?
In a bench trial, whose job is it to determine the facts of the case?
Judge
In a jury trial, whose job is it to determine the facts of the case?
In a jury trial, whose job is it to determine the facts of the case?
Jury
What is an unacceptable reason to use a peremptory challenge on a juror?
What is an unacceptable reason to use a peremptory challenge on a juror?
Juror's race
Which method of dispute resolution is defined as a system whereby opposing parties present their legal conflicts before an impartial judge and/or jury?
Which method of dispute resolution is defined as a system whereby opposing parties present their legal conflicts before an impartial judge and/or jury?
Adversarial System
What is defined as the process by which people involved in a dispute discuss their problem and try to reach a solution acceptable to all?
What is defined as the process by which people involved in a dispute discuss their problem and try to reach a solution acceptable to all?
Negotiation
Which method of dispute resolution is defined as the voluntary process that is facilitated by a third person who does not have the power to arrive at a final decision?
Which method of dispute resolution is defined as the voluntary process that is facilitated by a third person who does not have the power to arrive at a final decision?
Mediation
Which method of dispute resolution is defined as one where the parties select one or more impartial persons who have the power to arrive at a final decision in order to settle a dispute?
Which method of dispute resolution is defined as one where the parties select one or more impartial persons who have the power to arrive at a final decision in order to settle a dispute?
Arbitration
In an appellate case, what is the name for a decision (a) written by a member of the majority, (b) written by a judge who agrees with the result arrived at by the majority but for different reasons, and (c) written by a judge that disagrees with the majority?
In an appellate case, what is the name for a decision (a) written by a member of the majority, (b) written by a judge who agrees with the result arrived at by the majority but for different reasons, and (c) written by a judge that disagrees with the majority?
(a) Majority Opinion (or just the Opinion), (b) Concurring Opinion, and (c) Dissenting Opinion
Which party is the first to file a civil case?
Which party is the first to file a civil case?
Plaintiff
Which party files a criminal case?
Which party files a criminal case?
Prosecutor
In the federal court system, what is the name of the trial court?
In the federal court system, what is the name of the trial court?
District Court
In the Massachusetts state court system, what is the name of the trial court that would hear civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000?
In the Massachusetts state court system, what is the name of the trial court that would hear civil matters where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000?
Superior Court
In which Massachusetts trial court would (a) guardianships be decided, and (b) matters involving leases and evictions be decided?
In which Massachusetts trial court would (a) guardianships be decided, and (b) matters involving leases and evictions be decided?
(a) Probate & Family Court and (b) Housing Court
Which party in a criminal matter always has the right to appeal?
Which party in a criminal matter always has the right to appeal?
Defendant
Which party can appeal in a civil case?
Which party can appeal in a civil case?
Either side (Plaintiff or Defendant)
Within the Massachusetts state court system, what is the name of the highest appeals court?
Within the Massachusetts state court system, what is the name of the highest appeals court?
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
What is the main function of an appeals court?
What is the main function of an appeals court?
Review rulings of law made by the trial judge
Give two examples of procedural errors that might give rise to an appeal.
Give two examples of procedural errors that might give rise to an appeal.
Judge allowed impermissible evidence that should have been excluded; Judge made an error of law; Judge gave faulty jury instructions, Judge allowed a jury to misapply a law
Under what three circumstances does the Supreme Court of the United States have original jurisdiction?
Under what three circumstances does the Supreme Court of the United States have original jurisdiction?
(1) Cases involving ambassadors, (2) cases involving public ministers and consuls, and (3) cases where a state is a party
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