______________________ generally is defined as the principles governing what constitutes right or wrong behavior.

Theft

Ethics

Common law

Litigation

________________________ are laws enacted by legislative bodies such as Congress or state legislatures.

Constitutions

Statutory law

Case law

Ethics

In the United States, the _______________________ is the supreme law of the land.

ordinances

California Constitution

administrative law

U.S. Constitution

When there is a direct conflict between a decision by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on a matter that comes within the EPA's jurisdiction and a Delaware state law

both the EPA decision and the Delaware state law are invalid

both the EPA decision and the Delaware state law apply

Delaware's state law takes precedence

the EPA's decision takes precedence

The party who is being sued is the

precedent

defendant

judge

plaintiff

Following precedent so that legal principles in earlier cases are followed in later cases is

injunction

remedy at law

appellant

stare decisis

The general jurisdiction trial court in the federal system is called the

Small Claims Court

United States District Court

United States Bankruptcy Court

United States Supreme Court

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an example of:

A state court of limited jurisdiction

A federal court of general jurisdiction

A branch of the U.S. Supreme Court

A federal administrative agency

The party who loses the case at the trial level and who brings the appeal is called the

judge

respondent

appellant

appellee

________________ refers to the emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the internet.

Appellant

Administrative law

Cyberlaw

Jurisdiction

Which type of court opinion presents the views of one or more judges who disagree with the majority view?

Majority opinion

Concurring opinion

Plurality opinion

Dissenting opinion

True or false?

No federal statute may violate the U.S. Constitution, and no state statute or local ordinance may violate the U.S. Constitution or the relevant state constitution.

False

True

standing

minimum contact

jurisdiction

Certiorari

In which courts are trials held and testimony taken?

only the U.S. Supreme Court

all state supreme courts

trial courts

courts of appeal

True or False?

The U.S. Supreme Court is required to issue a writ of certiorari for every party who requests (petitions) the Court to hear their case.

False

True

Pam, a Texas resident, was injured in an automobile accident while driving in Iowa, when she was struck by a drunk driver, David, who lives in Florida. Pam's injuries total $200,000. In which court or courts can Pam properly file a lawsuit? (Give the BEST answer)

only a federal trial court in Iowa or Texas

a state or federal trial court in Texas

a state or federal trial court in Iowa or Florida

a state trial court but not a federal trial court in Iowa

If the plaintiff and defendant in a case are from the same state and the amount of damages claimed by the plaintiff is $60,000, where can the plaintiff file her lawsuit?

in a state court only

in a federal court only

in either a state or federal court

in small claims court only

The term for jurisdiction based on the location of a piece of property is __________________.

in rem jurisdiction

small claims court jurisdiction

de facto jurisdiction

long-arm jurisdiction

Before a party can bring a lawsuit to court, that party must have ________________________, or a sufficient stake in a matter to justify seeking relief through the court system.

a smartphone

venue

standing to sue

appellate jurisdiction

Which type of statutes allow a court to exercise personal jurisdiction over certain out-of-state defendants based on activities that took place within the state?

small claims statutes

long arm statutes

statutes of limitations

ordinances

Which kinds of cases are usually subject to exclusive state jurisdiction?

bankruptcy

copyrights

trademarks

divorce and adoption

_____________________ is concerned with the most appropriate location for a trial.

Cyberspace

Venue

Standing to sue

Subject matter jurisdiction

Before going to trial, the parties in a lawsuit meet, with their attorneys, and a neutral third party, to try to resolve their dispute. The third party assists them in reaching a settlement. This is:

discovery

arbitration

mediation

a verdict

A form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in which a neutral third party hears a dispute and issues a decision called an award is called ________________________.

mediation

discovery

negotiation

arbitration

1. After being served with a complaint and summons, the defendant being sued should respond with _____________________.

an appeal

an answer

an intervention

an opening statement