Short Answer.

1. The judicial doctrine which recognizes the continuing validity of prior judicial decisions is known by which Latin phrase?

2. Describe 5 sources of federal (United States) laws.

3. Describe 5 sources of state laws.

4. What is a court of original jurisdiction?

a) Identify one in the federal judicial system.

b) Identify one in the state judicial system.

5. What is a court of general jurisdiction?

a) Identify one in the federal judicial system.

b) Identify one in the state judicial system.

6. What is a court of limited jurisdiction?

a) Identify one in the federal judicial system.

b) Identify one in the state judicial system.

7. Describe the primary grounds of jurisdiction in a Federal court of general jurisdiction?

8. Describe generally the organization of the Nevada judicial system?