Question 1

Party capability is:&#10;A)unrelated to litigant success&#10;B)determined by the level of appeal&#10;C)related to litigant success&#10;D)assumed to be equal according to the continental law

Accepted Answer

Party capability refers to the capacity of a party to actively and effectively participate in legal proceedings. It includes factors like knowledge of the law, financial resources, and legal representation. Studies have shown that party capability is closely related to litigant success, meaning that parties who have greater capability are more likely to succeed in their legal claims. The level of appeal and continental law are not relevant to this concept. Party capability refers to a party's ability to effectively present their case in court. It is related to litigant success as a party with high capability is more likely to succeed in their case. The level of appeal does not determine party capability, and assuming equal capability according to continental law is not accurate as it can vary among different parties.

Question 2

Which procedures give the parties the most control over the outcome of the dispute?&#10;A)litigation&#10;B)arbitration&#10;C)mediation&#10;D)police involvement

Accepted Answer

Mediation allows the parties to work together with the help of a third-party neutral mediator to come to a mutually satisfactory outcome. The parties maintain full control over the final outcome and the mediator only facilitates the process. Mediation gives the parties the most control over the outcome of the dispute as the mediator's role is to facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties, without imposing a decision on them. The parties are able to come up with their own mutually agreed upon solution, giving them the most control. In the other options, a judge, arbitrator or police official impose a decision or outcome on the parties, reducing their control over the outcome.

Question 3

A criminal case is an example of:&#10;A)one-shotters against repeat players&#10;B)prosecutorial discretion&#10;C)repeat players against one-shotters&#10;D)the ability of courts to function properly

Accepted Answer

In a criminal case, the prosecution and defense attorneys are typically considered repeat players because they have experience and expertise in the criminal justice system. The defendant, on the other hand, is often a one-shot player who has little experience with the legal system. This power imbalance can impact the outcome of the case.

Question 4

Interest group activity in the courts is:&#10;A)increasing&#10;B)decreasing&#10;C)about the same over the past forty years&#10;D)not allowed

Accepted Answer

Interest group activity in the courts has been increasing over the past forty years. Interest groups have become more active in filing amicus curiae briefs and engaging in other forms of litigation to promote their policy objectives. Interest group activity in the courts has been increasing over the past forty years, as interest groups seek to advance their policy goals through litigation and amicus curiae briefs. Additionally, interest groups may use the courts to challenge government actions or seek judicial interpretation of laws related to their issues.

Question 5

A school desegregation case is an example of a:&#10;A)policy oriented private lawsuit&#10;B)repeat players versus one shotters&#10;C)policy oriented public lawsuit&#10;D)habeas corpus petition&#10;E)one shotters versus one shotters

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A school desegregation case is a policy oriented public lawsuit as it involves the implementation of policies that address the issue of racial segregation in schools. The case is brought by plaintiffs who are seeking to change the existing policies and practices in schools to promote integration and equal opportunities for all students. The lawsuit is a public matter as it involves the interpretation and enforcement of civil rights laws by the courts. A school desegregation case is a policy oriented public lawsuit, as it involves a legal challenge to the government's policy of segregated schools. It is not a private lawsuit (A) as it is brought by the government or advocacy groups, rather than by individuals seeking damages. The case may involve repeat players (B) on both sides, but this is not its defining characteristic. It is not a habeas corpus petition (D) as this pertains to specific individuals seeking release from unlawful detention. It may or may not involve one shotters (E), but this is not its defining characteristic.

Question 6

The most formal of dispute processing institutions are:&#10;A)arbitrators&#10;B)ministers&#10;C)mediators&#10;D)courts

Accepted Answer

Courts are the most formal of dispute processing institutions as they have the authority to make legal decisions and enforce them through the power of the state. Arbitrators, mediators, and ministers are all alternative dispute resolution methods that may be used instead of or in conjunction with the court system. Courts are the most formal of dispute processing institutions as they have established legal procedures, formal rules of evidence, and enforceable court orders. They are often the final authority in resolving disputes and have the power to impose sanctions and penalties on those who do not comply with their directives. While arbitrators and mediators also play important roles in resolving disputes, they typically rely on less formal procedures and may not have the power to enforce their decisions. Ministers may provide counseling and support for individuals and couples experiencing conflicts, but they do not have the formal authority or legal expertise of courts.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of legal mobilization?&#10;A)Reporting a crime&#10;B)Interpreting the meaning of words&#10;C)Locating the law&#10;D)Filling in gaps in the law

Accepted Answer

Legal mobilization refers to the process of bringing a legal issue to the attention of the legal system, such as reporting a crime to initiate legal proceedings.

Question 8

Which type of case is most likely to require a lawyer to spend considerable time talking with the client about the law?&#10;A)one shotters versus one shotters&#10;B)one shotters versus repeat players&#10;C)repeat players versus repeat players&#10;D)repeat players versus one shotters

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Question 9

Traditional litigation is distinguished by:&#10;A)a bipolar lawsuit&#10;B)a future orientation&#10;C)its retrospective nature&#10;D)a and c only&#10;E)a, b, and c

Accepted Answer

Traditional litigation involves looking back on past events and determining who is at fault. It typically involves a plaintiff suing a defendant, creating a bipolar lawsuit between the two parties. It is not future oriented, as it is focused on resolving past disputes. Therefore, options A and C are correct, but option B is not. Therefore, the best choice is D. Traditional litigation is a retrospective process as it involves resolving disputes based on past events and actions. It is also a bipolar lawsuit as it involves opposing parties with conflicting interests. However, it is not future-oriented, as it does not involve proactive measures to prevent future disputes or conflicts.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a form of adjudicatory process?&#10;A)procedural&#10;B)decisional&#10;C)diagnostic&#10;D)resolution

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 11

Interest group strategies to influence the courts include:&#10;A)direct sponsorship&#10;B)amicus curiae briefs&#10;C)class action lawsuits&#10;D)judicial nominations&#10;E)all of the above

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The answer of Interest group strategies to influence the courts...

Question 12

The term one?shotter refers to:&#10;A)groups with a long term interest in policy outcomes.&#10;B)litigants who make only occasional recourse to the courts.&#10;C)litigants who choose other dispute resolutions for their first case.&#10;D)groups who file their complaint only in one court.

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The answer of The term one?shotter refers to:&#10;A)groups with a...

Question 13

Amicus curiae means:&#10;A)gatekeepers in law&#10;B)friend of the court&#10;C)to influence greatly&#10;D)to influence little&#10;E)attorney at law

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The answer of Amicus curiae means:&#10;A)gatekeepers in law&#10;B)friend of the...

Question 14

Arbitration differs from mediation because the decision:&#10;A)is binding&#10;B)is made by a judge&#10;C)always favors the plaintiff&#10;D)is directly appealed to the supreme court

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The answer of Arbitration differs from mediation because the decision:&#10;A)is...

Question 15

The difference between private and a public?policy oriented lawsuit is:&#10;A)the court which hears them&#10;B)the involvement of the government&#10;C)the right to an appeal&#10;D)there are no differences

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The answer of The difference between private and a public?policy...

Question 16

The process by which parties submit a dispute to a third party to impose a binding decision is called:&#10;A)litigation&#10;B)mediation&#10;C)negotiation&#10;D)arbitration&#10;E)settlement

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The answer of The process by which parties submit a...

Question 17

Diagnostic adjudication is frequently associated with which type of court?&#10;A)probate&#10;B)divorce&#10;C)juvenile&#10;D)criminal

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The answer of Diagnostic adjudication is frequently associated with which...

Question 18

A class action lawsuit is brought by:&#10;A)inmates in order to receive access to education&#10;B)the government against illegal aliens&#10;C)a group of people in a similar situation&#10;D)one person or interest group on behalf of others

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The answer of A class action lawsuit is brought by:&#10;A)inmates...

Question 19

Legal mobilization is:&#10;A)the decision by a judge in a civil court case&#10;B)interest group sponsorship of a case&#10;C)how the legal system acquires its cases&#10;D)stare decisis

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The answer of Legal mobilization is:&#10;A)the decision by a judge...

Question 20

Cases in which there is really no conflict but only the need for a formal authorization to a private settlement, can be solved by:&#10;A)adjudicatory process&#10;B)judicial discretion&#10;C)routine administration&#10;D)judicial injunctions

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The answer of Cases in which there is really no...

Question 21

The proceedings of the United States Supreme Court can be seen on Court TV?

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The answer of The proceedings of the United States Supreme...

Question 22

How do interest groups try to influence law and courts?

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Question 23

With regard to media coverage of court cases:&#10;A)the Constitution gives the media the right to cover all parts of court cases&#10;B)media have only those rights granted to them by judges&#10;C)parties work to balance open access and the need for a fair trial&#10;D)lawyers for the parties work out in advance the level of media coverage for court activities

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The answer of With regard to media coverage of court...

Question 24

Mediation focuses on a resolution to a dispute that both parties find satisfactory.

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The answer of Mediation focuses on a resolution to a...

Question 25

One-shotters enjoy an advantage in legal experience over repeat players?

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The answer of One-shotters enjoy an advantage in legal experience...

Question 26

What is meant by mobilization of the law and why are political scientists interested in this phenomenon?

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The answer of What is meant by mobilization of the...

Question 27

Interest groups try to influence judicial nominations?

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The answer of Interest groups try to influence judicial nominations?...

Question 28

Why is the one shotter v.repeat player framework so appealing to social scientists studying the courts?

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The answer of Why is the one shotter v.repeat player...

Question 29

Explain how court cases will affect the use of police body cameras.

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The answer of Explain how court cases will affect the...

Question 30

Most lawsuits in the United States involve policy litigation?

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The answer of Most lawsuits in the United States involve...

Question 31

Compare and contrast traditional and policy oriented lawsuits.

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Deck 7: Mobilizing the Law: Litigants, Interest Groups, Court Cases, and the Media