Question 1

Federal district courts are examples of courts of limited jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

Federal district courts are courts of general jurisdiction, meaning they can hear a wide range of cases, including civil and criminal matters, as long as they fall under federal law. Courts of limited jurisdiction, on the other hand, can only hear specific types of cases.

Question 2

Article II of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court and inferior federal courts.

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Article II of the Constitution establishes the executive branch, while Article III establishes the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court and inferior federal courts.

Question 3

The majority of U.S. states still have justice of the peace courts.

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Question 4

Inferior-jurisdiction courts may conduct initial appearances and preliminary hearings for felony cases.

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Inferior-jurisdiction courts, such as municipal or magistrate courts, often handle initial appearances and preliminary hearings to determine probable cause before a felony case is transferred to a higher court for trial.

Question 5

Appeals from limited-jurisdiction courts to general-jurisdiction courts go on a process known as trial de novo.

Accepted Answer

In a trial de novo, the case is retried as if the original trial had not occurred, which is common when appealing from a limited-jurisdiction court to a general-jurisdiction court.

Question 6

In the case of Faretta v. California the Supreme Court said that criminal defendants have the right to represent themselves.

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The Supreme Court in Faretta v. California (1975) ruled that the Sixth Amendment grants defendants the right to self-representation in criminal trials.

Question 7

A case involving a civil wrong is called a tort claim.

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A tort claim involves a civil wrong where one party seeks compensation for harm caused by another party's actions or negligence.

Question 8

Probate cases deal with personal injuries resulting from traffic accidents.

Accepted Answer

Probate cases deal with the administration of a deceased person's estate, not personal injury claims from traffic accidents.

Question 9

The first juvenile court in the United States was established in the 1860s.

Accepted Answer

The first juvenile court in the United States was established in 1899 in Cook County, Illinois.

Question 10

Drug courts, mental-health courts, and veterans' courts illustrate the concept of therapeutic jurisprudence.

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Therapeutic jurisprudence focuses on the law's impact on emotional life and psychological well-being, which is the aim of specialized courts like drug, mental-health, and veterans' courts.

Question 11

Describe the operations and purposes of courts of limited jurisdiction. These courts are frequently called "the people's courts." Why might this be the case? What functions do these courts fulfill in society and the legal system? Be specific and give examples.

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Question 12

Describe the 10 essential elements of the drug court model. What purposes do these elements play? Are these applicable to other courts of limited jurisdiction? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 13

Discuss recent trends in the structure of limited jurisdiction courts. Why did these trends emerge? What implications does this have for society and the legal system?

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Question 14

Discuss the concept of therapeutic jurisprudence. Is this a notion around which a court system should be based? Should therapeutic jurisprudence be addressed independently or in conjunction with other judicial theories and structures? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 15

How is the creation of specialized courts a reflection of contemporary events and the society in which the court is created? Are courts indicative of other sociological factors? Be specific and give examples.

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Question 16

A "front-end" responsibility for felony cases that must generally take place within 48 hours of arrest.

Accepted Answer

The initial appearance is a front-end responsibility in felony cases where the defendant must be brought before a judge within 48 hours of arrest to be informed of the charges and their rights.

Question 17

A civil wrong among private individuals.

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A tort claim is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss to an individual, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.

Question 18

Law concerned with the dispositions of wills and questions of inheritance.

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Probate law deals with the administration of estates, including the validation of wills and the distribution of a deceased person's assets to heirs and beneficiaries.

Question 19

State of want or need in which a child is found that results from no fault of the parents or guardians.

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Dependency refers to a situation where a child is in need or want due to circumstances beyond the control of the parents or guardians, often requiring state intervention for the child's welfare.

Question 20

Method of compensating a judicial official through a percentage of the fines collected.

Accepted Answer

The fee system is a method of compensating a judicial official by allowing them to collect a percentage of the fines they impose, which can create a conflict of interest.

Quiz 9: Courts of Limited Jurisdiction and Specialized Courts