The U.S. Court System ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

The U.S. Court System ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Mediation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A method of settling disputes outside of court by
using the services of a neutral third party, called a mediator.


Arbitration - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅settling a dispute by agreeing to accept the decision
of an impartial outsider


Litigation - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the process of taking legal action



Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the official power to make legal decisions and
judgments.


Original Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The jurisdiction of courts that hear a case
first, usually in a trial. These are the courts that determine the facts about a case.


General Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Exists when a court's authority to hear
cases is not significantly restricted. A court that normally can hear a broad range of cases.


Limited Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a court's power to hear only specialized
cases


Appellate Jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The authority of a court to review
decisions made by lower courts


Subpoena - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a court order requiring appearance and/or testimony



Contempt of Court - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅occurs when a person ignores a court order
or shows a lack of respect for the court