SUMMARY: Module 2: Litigating in Court

Question 1

There are ____ federal and state court systems

Answer 1

parallel

Question 2

Federal and state court cases are initially heard by a ____ court

Answer 2

trial

Question 3

Appeals are heard by an _____ appellate court, and may then be appealed again at the discretion of a ____ or high court

Answer 3

intermediate; supreme

Question 4

For _____ jurisdiction to exist, the defendant must be a resident of the state or have committed an act within the state

Answer 4

personal

Question 5

A case may be filed in a court only if the court has jurisdiction over the _____

Answer 5

defendant

Question 6

A case may be filed in a court only if the court has _____ jurisdiction over the defendant

Answer 6

subject matter

Question 7

Because ______ must be present, a US Bankruptcy Court cannot hear a criminal law case

Answer 7

subject matter jurisdiction

Question 8

The court of _____ jurisdiction in the federal system is US District Court

Answer 8

general

Question 9

The court of general jurisdiction in the state system is ______ court

Answer 9

superior