Legal Studies

Information in a legal encyclopedia is arranged:

Information in a legal encyclopedia is arranged:

Information in a legal encyclopedia is arranged:
a.  alphabetically.
b.  chronologically.
c.  numerically.
d.  randomly.

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Before comparing your facts and issues with case law, it is important you properly identify:a. impor

Before comparing your facts and issues with case law, it is important you properly identify:a. impor

Before comparing your facts and issues with case law, it is important you properly identify:
a. important precedent.
b. facts and issues in your client’s situation.
c. judicial history.
d. the question presented.
e. explanato

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Stare decisis means: (Multiple Choice)

Stare decisis means: (Multiple Choice)

Stare decisis means:
a. case law.
b. reporter.
c. similarities.
d. precedent.
e. review.

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Some secondary sources are referred to as:

Some secondary sources are referred to as:

Some secondary sources are referred to as:
a. annotations.
b. dictionaries.
c. finding tools.
d. research manuals.
e. indexes.

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If you are unfamiliar with the area of law you are researching, you should begin the research with:a

If you are unfamiliar with the area of law you are researching, you should begin the research with:a

If you are unfamiliar with the area of law you are researching, you should begin the research with:
a. case law.
b. statutes.
c. secondary sources.
d. primary sources.
e. newspapers.

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Relevant facts are sometimes called:

Relevant facts are sometimes called:

Relevant facts are sometimes called:
a. key facts.
b. focus facts.
c. explanatory facts.
d. important.
e. precedent.

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Which of the following are not secondary sources?

Which of the following are not secondary sources?

Which of the following are not secondary sources?
a. Treatises
b. Ordinances
c. Digests
d. Periodicals
e. Form books

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Explain the requirements for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction in federal courts.

Explain the requirements for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction in federal courts.

Explain the requirements for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction in federal courts.

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Discuss the ethical duty for paralegals and lawyers to avoid conflicts of interest

Discuss the ethical duty for paralegals and lawyers to avoid conflicts of interest

Discuss the ethical duty for paralegals and lawyers to avoid conflicts of interest

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Explain why the federal judicial conference has adopted canons of ethics regulating judges.

Explain why the federal judicial conference has adopted canons of ethics regulating judges.

Explain why the federal judicial conference has adopted canons of ethics regulating judges.

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Explain when the U.S. Supreme Court has original jurisdiction.

Explain when the U.S. Supreme Court has original jurisdiction.

Explain when the U.S. Supreme Court has original jurisdiction.

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The ethical duty of _____requires that the attorney not reveal the content of any communications tha

The ethical duty of _____requires that the attorney not reveal the content of any communications tha

The ethical duty of _____requires that the attorney not reveal the content of any communications that are intended to be private.

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The _____of ethics adopted by the federal judicial conference exemplify the type of rules regulating

The _____of ethics adopted by the federal judicial conference exemplify the type of rules regulating

The _____of ethics adopted by the federal judicial conference exemplify the type of rules regulating judges throughout the United States.

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The court employee who assists the court and the judge by filing documents, marking and safeguarding

The court employee who assists the court and the judge by filing documents, marking and safeguarding

The court employee who assists the court and the judge by filing documents, marking and safeguarding evidence, reviewing documents that are submitted to the judge, and performing other similar tasks is known as a court _____.

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The U.S. _____ conducts hearings on individuals nominated by the President to serve as federal judge

The U.S. _____ conducts hearings on individuals nominated by the President to serve as federal judge

The U.S. _____ conducts hearings on individuals nominated by the President to serve as federal judges in order to assure that only qualified individuals take the bench.

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A basis for federal court jurisdiction where the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different

A basis for federal court jurisdiction where the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different

A basis for federal court jurisdiction where the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 is known as diversity of _____.

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All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review.

All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review.

All state court systems have both _____ courts and appellate courts of review.

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Parties desiring a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court usually file a petition forwrit of _____.

Parties desiring a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court usually file a petition forwrit of _____.

Parties desiring a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court usually file a petition for
writ of _____.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals can reverse and ____ or send the case back to the trial court for a retria

The U.S. Court of Appeals can reverse and ____ or send the case back to the trial court for a retria

The U.S. Court of Appeals can reverse and ____ or send the case back to the trial court for a retrial with instructions regarding the procedure to be followed.

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The first job of the ____of fact is to determine the true facts.

The first job of the ____of fact is to determine the true facts.

The first job of the ____of fact is to determine the true facts.

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Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the cas

Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the cas

Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the case by a majority vote.

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How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear the case?

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear the case?

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices must vote to hear the case?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five

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What is the main purpose of appellate review?

What is the main purpose of appellate review?

What is the main purpose of appellate review?
a. Review the case to see if the appellate judges agree with the outcome at the trial court
b. Review what happened at the trial court to make sure that the trial was fair
c. Issue warrants

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Which specialized federal court hears suits against the federal government for money damages in nume

Which specialized federal court hears suits against the federal government for money damages in nume

Which specialized federal court hears suits against the federal government for money damages in numerous civil matters?
a. U.S. Tax Court
b. U.S. Claims Court
c. U.S. Bankruptcy Court
d. U.S. Court of International Trade

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Federal court diversity of citizenship jurisdiction can be established where the plaintiff and defen

Federal court diversity of citizenship jurisdiction can be established where the plaintiff and defen

Federal court diversity of citizenship jurisdiction can be established where the plaintiff and defendant are residents of different states and the amount in controversy exceeds _____.
a. $50,000
b. $75,000
c. $100,000
d. $125,000

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What is the name of the national organization that provides considerable resources and educational i

What is the name of the national organization that provides considerable resources and educational i

What is the name of the national organization that provides considerable resources and educational information for all state courts?
a. The National Center for State Courts
b. The Judicial Conference for State Courts
c. The Judicial Ce

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The trial courts in state court systems may be called:a. Superior courtsb. Municipal courtsc. Circui

The trial courts in state court systems may be called:a. Superior courtsb. Municipal courtsc. Circui

The trial courts in state court systems may be called:
a. Superior courts
b. Municipal courts
c. Circuit courts
d. All of the above

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All federal court judges or justices are appointed by the President and subject to approvalby which

All federal court judges or justices are appointed by the President and subject to approvalby which

All federal court judges or justices are appointed by the President and subject to approval
by which government body?
a. The Senate
b. The U.S. House of Representatives
c. Both the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives

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What is the name of the individual who is responsible for the safety of the judge and for order with

What is the name of the individual who is responsible for the safety of the judge and for order with

What is the name of the individual who is responsible for the safety of the judge and for order within the courtroom?
a. Court clerk
b. Bailiff
c. Court reporter
d. Court administrator

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Which of the following is not considered an activity that is considered unauthorized practice of law

Which of the following is not considered an activity that is considered unauthorized practice of law

Which of the following is not considered an activity that is considered unauthorized practice of law by a paralegal?
a. Appear in court on behalf of a client
b. Sign pleadings for court filings
c. Conduct legal research under the super

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How can federal judges be removed from office for violating ethical rules?

How can federal judges be removed from office for violating ethical rules?

How can federal judges be removed from office for violating ethical rules?
a. By order of the President
b. Through the impeachment process
c. By order of the Judicial Conference of the United States
d. Federal judges can never be

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The Judicial Conference of the United States:

The Judicial Conference of the United States:

The Judicial Conference of the United States:
a. selects all federal judges.
b. enforces ethical rules of federal judges, but cannot remove a judge from office.
c. enforces ethical rules of state and federal judges, but cannot remove a

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Which of the following is not a breach of ethics by a lawyer?

Which of the following is not a breach of ethics by a lawyer?

Which of the following is not a breach of ethics by a lawyer?
a. Commingling personal funds with trust account money
b. Failing to maintain a trust account even when the attorney does not handle client funds
c. Accepting a case and not

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Which of the following are not judicial or quasi-judicial offices?

Which of the following are not judicial or quasi-judicial offices?

Which of the following are not judicial or quasi-judicial offices?
a. Judge
b. Magistrate
c. Commissioner
d. Referee
e. Attorney

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Prosecutors’ offices are also known as:a. Public Defenders’ Officesb. District Attorneys’ Officesc.

Prosecutors’ offices are also known as:a. Public Defenders’ Officesb. District Attorneys’ Officesc.

Prosecutors’ offices are also known as:
a. Public Defenders’ Offices
b. District Attorneys’ Offices
c. Corporate Legal Departments
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

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Which of the following can paralegals usually do?

Which of the following can paralegals usually do?

Which of the following can paralegals usually do?
a. Charge clients for their legal advice
b. Give legal advice to friends without charging
c. Draft legal documents under the supervision of a lawyer
d. Argue a motion in court, as

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To request a hearing in the U.S. Supreme Court, a party often files:

To request a hearing in the U.S. Supreme Court, a party often files:

To request a hearing in the U.S. Supreme Court, a party often files:
a. a complaint.
b. an appeal.
c.  a petition for a writ of certiorari.
d. a petition for a hearing.
e. None of the above

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Which of the following is not a specialized trial court in the federal court system?

Which of the following is not a specialized trial court in the federal court system?

Which of the following is not a specialized trial court in the federal court system?
a. U.S. Tax Court
b. U.S. Claims Court
c. U.S. Bankruptcy Courts
d. U.S. District Courts

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Which of the following is not part of an appeal?

Which of the following is not part of an appeal?

Which of the following is not part of an appeal?
a. Live testimony by witnesses before the appellate court
b. Transcripts of the trial court proceedings
c. Appellate briefs
d. All of the above

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The trier of fact is usually found in which court?

The trier of fact is usually found in which court?

The trier of fact is usually found in which court?
a. District court
b. Court of appeals
c. Supreme Court
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

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