3-1 Quiz

What does 'litigate' mean in the context of dispute resolution?

• To negotiate a settlement independently

• To allow a court to settle a dispute

• To develop a solution acceptable to both parties

In dispute resolution, what is the role of a mediator?

• An independent third party that tries to develop a solution acceptable to both parties

• A court official who enforces legal decisions

• A party that makes legally binding decisions

Fill in the blank: The decision of an arbitrator is ________ and can be enforced by court order if necessary.

• legally binding

• non-binding

• advisory

• optional

What is a court?

• A) A place for entertainment

• B) A governmental forum that administers justice under the law

• C) A market for buying goods

• D) A school for learning

Courts may award _________ when resolving cases.

• damages

• injunctions

• penalties

• remedies

Trial courts have _______ jurisdiction.

• Trial courts have original jurisdiction.

• Trial courts have appellate jurisdiction.

• Trial courts have exclusive jurisdiction.

• Trial courts have general jurisdiction.

What does a trial court consist of?

• A) A judge, lawyers, clerks, sheriff or marshal, bailiff, and jury members

• B) Only a judge and lawyers

• C) Only a jury

• D) Only a sheriff and bailiff

What do appellate courts review?

• Questions of law

• Questions of fact

• Plaintiff's credibility

• Jury selection process

Appellate courts are concerned with 'Errors of Law not Issues of Fact.'

• True

• False

Match the following appellate court decision terms with their meanings:

• Affirmed

• Changed

• Remanded

• Upheld

• Amended

• Sent back to the trial court for corrective action or a new trial

• Reversed

• Overturned