QUESTION 1

1. Private disputes _____________.
2. A.are characterized by the absence of public authorities
3. B.arise in the course of normal social life
4. C.at times requires legal intervention
5. D.all of the above

1 points

QUESTION 2

1. The judge is responsible for all of the following except _____________.
2. A.administration of the court
3. B.deciding what issues on which to make decisions
4. C.interpreting rules
5. D.maintaining the court's reputation for honesty

1 points

QUESTION 3

1. Which of the following is a theoretical perspective on the lawmaking process?
2. A.critical
3. B.functionalist
4. C.public opinion
5. D.customs

1 points

QUESTION 4

1. How do rulemaking and adjudication differ?
2. A.They don't; they are the same.
3. B.Adjudication is a process of the judicial branch.
4. C.Rulemaking is informal.
5. D.Adjudication applies to parties involved in a case.

1 points

QUESTION 5

1. Over the years, the rate of judicial lawmaking has_____________.
2. A.stayed about the same
3. B.increased
4. C.decreased
5. D.fallen to nearly zero

1 points

QUESTION 6

1. There are ____ federal court circuits plus __ specialized jurisdiction in the United States.
2. A.64; 2
3. B.12; 1
4. C.94; 2
5. D.13; 1

1 points

QUESTION 7

1. Which of the following isnota category of dispute in courts?
2. A.private
3. B.passive
4. C.public initiated
5. D.public defendant

1 points

QUESTION 8

1. Which of the following isnota stage in the pre-lawmaking process?
2. A.interests-aggregation
3. B.mobilization
4. C.apprehension
5. D.formulation

1 points

QUESTION 9

1. The most important function of the court is _____________.
2. A.judicial review
3. B.to process disputes
4. C.deterrence
5. D.to punish