
Court Systems & Criminal Law
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- Q1A formal decision made by a judge or jury regarding the outcome of a trial, determining whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.VerdictPlea bargainLitigationAcquittal30s
- Q2A legal term referring to the authority of a court to hear a case and make a judgment, often determined by the type of case or the territory.JurisdictionSubpoenaLitigationAppeal30s
- Q3Which of the following is a form of dispute resolution that involves a neutral third party helping the parties reach a mutual agreement?ArbitrationMediationNegotiationLitigation30s
- Q4What is the process called when a third party makes a binding decision to resolve a dispute?MediationCollaborationNegotiationArbitration30s
- Q5Which form of dispute resolution involves both parties working together to reach an agreement without third-party involvement?LitigationMediationNegotiationArbitration30s
- Q6What is the formal process of resolving disputes through the court system called?LitigationArbitrationMediationFacilitation30s
- Q7Which court is primarily responsible for hearing appeals from federal district courts?Magistrate CourtDistrict CourtCourt of AppealsSupreme Court30s
- Q8What is the term for cases that involve disputes between states?Concurrent jurisdictionOriginal jurisdiction of the Supreme CourtFederal jurisdictionAppellate jurisdiction30s