WEEK 2- COURT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURE

Business Law and Ethics

Which court has the highest authority in the United States?
A) Federal District Court
B) Court of Appeals
C) Supreme Court
D) Municipal Court

C) Supreme Court

Which type of court hears the initial trial where evidence is first presented?
A) Appellate court
B) Trial court
C) Supreme Court
D) Probate court

B) Trial court

Which type of court reviews decisions for legal errors without hearing new evidence?
A) Appellate court
B) Trial court
C) Juvenile court
D) Small claims court

A) Appellate court

The party who brings a civil lawsuit is the:
A) Plaintiff
B) Defendant
C) Prosecutor
D) Respondent

A) Plaintiff

The party accused or sued in a civil case is the:
A) Appellant
B) Defendant
C) Bailiff
D) Arbitrator

B) Defendant

Criminal cases are brought by the:
A) Defendant
B) Government
C) Plaintiff
D) Appellate judge

B) Government

The standard of proof in most civil cases is:
A) Beyond a reasonable doubt
B) Clear and convincing evidence
C) Preponderance of the evidence
D) Absolute certainty

C) Preponderance of the evidence

The standard of proof in criminal cases is:
A) Beyond a reasonable doubt
B) Preponderance of the evidence
C) Clear and convincing evidence
D) Strong suspicion

A) Beyond a reasonable doubt

During a trial the person responsible for keeping order in the courtroom is the:
A) Bailiff
B) Prosecutor
C) Court clerk
D) Appellant

A) Bailiff

The formal written accusation charging a person with a crime is called a:
A) Complaint
B) Indictment
C) Verdict
D) Injunction

B) Indictment

Which of the following begins most civil lawsuits?
A) Complaint
B) Sentence
C) Appeal
D) Indictment

A) Complaint

The final decision in a civil trial is the:
A) Sentence
B) Verdict
C) Motion
D) Order to Show Cause

B) Verdict

A jury that cannot reach a unanimous decision is called a:
A) Hung jury
B) Voir dire panel
C) Deadlocked bench
D) Partial jury

A) Hung jury

The questioning of potential jurors is called:
A) Subpoena
B) Voir dire
C) Injunction
D) Arbitration

B) Voir dire

An order requiring a witness to appear in court is a:
A) Verdict
B) Defendant order
C) Subpoena
D) Discovery motion

C) Subpoena

The final ruling issued by a judge in a civil case is known as a:
A) Judgment
B) Indictment
C) Complaint
D) Motion

A) Judgment

A written court order commanding a person to stop a certain action is an:
A) Appeal
B) Injunction
C) Indictment
D) Examination

B) Injunction

A panel of judges in an appellate court typically:
A) Reviews legal errors
B) Hears new witnesses
C) Determines guilt
D) Selects the jury

A) Reviews legal errors

Who determines the facts in a jury trial?
A) Judge
B) Jury
C) Prosecutor
D) Clerk

B) Jury

Who determines questions of law during a trial?
A) Jury
B) Judge
C) Plaintiff
D) Defense attorney

B) Judge

Which court hears cases involving violations of federal law?
A) Federal court
B) State small claims court
C) Juvenile court
D) Probate court

A) Federal court

If a party believes a legal mistake occurred during trial the proper step is to:
A) Restart the trial
B) Appeal to a higher court
C) Demand a new jury immediately
D) File a subpoena

A) Restart the trial