Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the court system in the Republic of China (Taiwan) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is identical to the court system in the U.S.
B)   For civil and criminal cases, and for cases interpreting the country's constitution, the Supreme Court is the court of last resort.
C)   All cases go directly from the trial court to the Supreme Court, and there is no intermediate appellate court system.
D)   While constitutional issues are heard by the country's Supreme Court, regular civil and criminal cases are heard by the Court of the Judicial Yuan.
E)   Responsibility for interpreting the country's constitution falls to the Constitutional Court of the Judicial Yuan.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Because of its complicated nature,any complaint should be at least three pages long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Assume a plaintiff files a case in state court that could also have been filed in federal court.Does the defendant have any choice in the matter?

Accepted Answer

A)   The defendant has a right to move the case to federal court.
B)   The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if federal jurisdiction question is involved.
C)   The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the state trial court judge grants permission in his or her discretion.
D)   The defendant can have the case moved to federal court only if the plaintiff's filing expenses in state court are paid by the defendant.
E)   The defendant has no choice, and the case will stay in state court.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

What standard of proof would the judge apply in a criminal action against Greg?

Accepted Answer

A)   A preponderance of the evidence standard
B)   A standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt
C)   A standard of proof by a margin
D)   A standard of certainty in proof
E)   A standard of proof beyond a reasonable questionF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Assuming there are no vacancies,how many U.S.Supreme Court justices are there?

Accepted Answer

A)   9
B)   5
C)   15
D)   8
E)   7F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Cindy who was riding her new bicycle accidentally ran over jogger Bruce's foot.He sues.Cindy is suspicious that he is not hurt as badly as he claims.What would Cindy want to know for trial,and how could she and her lawyer find out? Fully discuss your answer and methods by which Cindy could obtain information.

Accepted Answer

Cindy would want to know Bruce's conditi...

Question 7

Regardless of what court is involved,can Jim act as plaintiff for the employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   Yes, so long as he gets permission slips from all of them.
B)   Yes, so long as no employee files an objection.
C)   Yes, so long as he gives any money he receives to them.
D)   No, because he lacks standing.
E)   No, because venue is lacking.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 8

At a[n] ______,attorneys examine a witness under oath with a court reporter present.

Accepted Answer

A)   Deposition
B)   Interrogatory
C)   Inquiry
D)   Pre-trial conference
E)   Pre-trial mediationF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The ______ requirement ensures that courts do not render advisory opinions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Attachment
B)   Subject-matter jurisdiction
C)   Case or controversy
D)   In rem
E)   In personamF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The court may grant a ______ if after reviewing the evidence in the case,there is no factual dispute and one party is entitled to judgment prior to trial.

Accepted Answer

A)   Motion for judgment on the pleadings
B)   Motion for summary judgment
C)   Motion for sanctions
D)   Motion for discovery
E)   Motion for productionF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which of the following is a document that notifies the defendant of the lawsuit and explains that if the defendant does not respond to the lawsuit within a certain period of time,a default judgment will be entered?

Accepted Answer

A)   Complaint
B)   Answer
C)   Summons
D)   Instructional guide
E)   Transactional analysisF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Laws which enable the court to serve a defendant outside the state as long as the defendant has sufficient minimum contacts within the state and it seems fair to assert jurisdiction are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   Minimum contact statutes
B)   Significant contact statutes
C)   Long-arm statutes
D)   In rem statutes
E)   Quasi in rem statutesF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

A reply is an answer to a counterclaim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The court may grant a ______ if after reviewing the pleadings,the judge determines that the only reasonable decision is in favor of the moving party.

Accepted Answer

A)   Motion for judgment on the pleadings
B)   Motion for summary judgment
C)   Motion for sanctions
D)   Motion for discovery
E)   Motion for productionF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

In most civil cases,a plaintiff must prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under federal statutory law,Internet transactions cannot be the basis for a finding of in personam jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Billy knows that he can bring his case against Bob in a state court in Tennessee.He is unsure,however,of which county in which to proceed.Which of the following address the proper county?

Accepted Answer

A)   In personam jurisdiction
B)   Venue
C)   Subject-matter jurisdiction
D)   Diversity jurisdiction
E)   Long-arm jurisdictionF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 18

State courts have the power to hear all cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Intermediate courts of appeal in the state court system exist in all states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true regarding trials in Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Japanese trial system has juries that function similar to juries in America.
B)   The discovery process in the Japanese court system is much simpler than that in America.
C)   Trial involves a series of discrete meetings between the parties and the judge.
D)   Known evidence must be automatically exchanged without request or order of the court.
E)   Only civil penalties may be imposed in civil cases for parties violating judicial orders.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Exam 3: The Uslegal System

State courts have the power to hear all cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court system.

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Billy knows that he can bring his case against Bob in a state court in Tennessee.He is unsure,however,of which county in which to proceed.Which of the following address the proper county?

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Under federal statutory law,Internet transactions cannot be the basis for a finding of in personam jurisdiction.

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Because of its complicated nature,any complaint should be at least three pages long.

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Which of the following is true regarding trials in Japan?

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Assuming there are no vacancies,how many U.S.Supreme Court justices are there?

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Assume a plaintiff files a case in state court that could also have been filed in federal court.Does the defendant have any choice in the matter?

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The court may grant a ______ if after reviewing the evidence in the case,there is no factual dispute and one party is entitled to judgment prior to trial.

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Regardless of what court is involved,can Jim act as plaintiff for the employees?

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What standard of proof would the judge apply in a criminal action against Greg?

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Intermediate courts of appeal in the state court system exist in all states.

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The ______ requirement ensures that courts do not render advisory opinions.

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Which of the following is a document that notifies the defendant of the lawsuit and explains that if the defendant does not respond to the lawsuit within a certain period of time,a default judgment will be entered?

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Laws which enable the court to serve a defendant outside the state as long as the defendant has sufficient minimum contacts within the state and it seems fair to assert jurisdiction are called ______.

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At a[n] ______,attorneys examine a witness under oath with a court reporter present.

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Which of the following is true regarding the court system in the Republic of China (Taiwan) ?

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A reply is an answer to a counterclaim.

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The court may grant a ______ if after reviewing the pleadings,the judge determines that the only reasonable decision is in favor of the moving party.

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In most civil cases,a plaintiff must prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Intermediate courts of appeal in the state court system exist in all states.

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