BUS 100 Business Legal Concepts & Term

Short Answer

1. The U.S. system of government and law is determined by the doctrine of separation of powers. Explain the meaning of this doctrine.

2. Give reasons why the opportunities for a successful appeal of a case are limited.

3. How does a court gain jurisdiction over a person in a civil case? In a criminal case?

4.Is the appeals process, which is both time-consuming and costly, really necessary? Or should a verdict in a trial court, presided over by a judge who has knowledge of the law and trial procedures, be final?