QUESTION 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the state court system?

a. adjudicating claims of individuals against state and local governments

b. resolving disputes between private citizens

c. exercising jurisdiction over persons accused of crimes and other violations of law

d. resolving disputes between a private citizen and a federal agency

10 points

QUESTION 2

Select the answer choice that correctly matches the type of judge and his/her method of selection in NYS.

a. County Court; gubernatorial designation

b. Supreme Court; elected

c. Appellate Division; mayoral appointment

d. Family Court; gubernatorial appointment

10 points

QUESTION 3

In which of the following courts could a person bring suit against the state?

a. The Court of Claims

b. a village court

c. Surrogate Court

d. Family Court

10 points

QUESTION 4

In which court would a child custody hearing be held?

a. Family Court

b. a village court

c. The Court of Claims

d. Surrogate Court

10 points

QUESTION 5

In which courts might you find justices who are not lawyers?

a. inferior courts, such as town and village courts

b. superior courts, such as county courts

c. superior courts, such as the Supreme Court

d. appellate courts, such as the Appellate Division

10 points

QUESTION 6

Which of the following provides mediation assistance so that people can avoid the time and expense of the court system?

a. The Chief Administrator of the Courts

b. The Commission on Judicial Conduct

c. The Community Dispute Resolution Centers Program

d. The Supreme Court

10 points

QUESTION 7

Which article of the New York State Constitution grants local governments substantial power over their own "property, affairs, and government"?

Article IX, "home rule"

Article VIII, "finance"

Article V, "civil service"

Article XI, "education"

10 points

QUESTION 8

A local government's power is primarily exercised by its legislative body.

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 9

The constitution of the state of New York does not guarantee local governments have a legislative body elected by the people.

True

False

10 points

QUESTION 10

Which of the following is NOT a form that local legislation may take in New York State?

a. a law

b. a resolution

c. an ordinance

d. an executive order