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LAW 231 Unit 2 Exam (Terms) Questions
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State Courts
Ans: Courts that hear cases involving state law; include trial,
appellate, and supreme courts.
Federal Courts
Ans: Courts with limited jurisdiction created by Article III; hear
federal questions and diversity cases.
Trial Courts
Ans: Courts of original jurisdiction where evidence is presented
and facts are determined.
Appellate Courts
Ans: Courts that review trial court decisions for legal error; no
new evidence.
Circuit Split
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Ans: When federal appellate circuits disagree on the same legal
issue, often prompting Supreme Court review.
Caniglia v. Strom
Ans: Case limiting the 'community caretaking' exception;
police cannot enter homes without a warrant under that
doctrine.
Common Law
Ans: Judge-made law developed through written opinions.
Binding Precedent
Ans: Prior decisions that lower courts must follow.
Persuasive Authority
Ans: Non-binding decisions that may influence a court.
Subject Matter Jurisdiction (SMJ)
Ans: Court's authority to hear a specific type of case.
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LAW 231 Unit 2 Exam (Terms) Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
State Courts
Ans: Courts that hear cases involving state law; include trial,
appellate, and supreme courts.
Federal Courts
Ans: Courts with limited jurisdiction created by Article III; hear
federal questions and diversity cases.
Trial Courts
Ans: Courts of original jurisdiction where evidence is presented
and facts are determined.
Appellate Courts
Ans: Courts that review trial court decisions for legal error; no
new evidence.
Circuit Split
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Ans: When federal appellate circuits disagree on the same legal
issue, often prompting Supreme Court review.
Caniglia v. Strom
Ans: Case limiting the 'community caretaking' exception;
police cannot enter homes without a warrant under that
doctrine.
Common Law
Ans: Judge-made law developed through written opinions.
Binding Precedent
Ans: Prior decisions that lower courts must follow.
Persuasive Authority
Ans: Non-binding decisions that may influence a court.
Subject Matter Jurisdiction (SMJ)
Ans: Court's authority to hear a specific type of case.
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
