U.S. COURT SYSTEM ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE

U.S. COURT SYSTEM ACTUAL EXAM |200 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE

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1.Why does an attorney reference case law?To win an argument in court To cite precedent To use past decisions to show why their point is correct All of the above 2.A corporation is facing a lawsuit regarding a breach of contract. Which type of legal representation would be most appropriate for the corporation to consult first, and why?In-House Counsel, because they are familiar with the corporation's internal policies and can provide immediate legal advice.External Counsel, because they specialize in litigation and can represent the corporation in court.A Legal Consultant, because they can offer a broader perspective on legal strategies.A Paralegal, because they can assist with document preparation.

3.Explain the difference between an Examination Under Oath (EUO) and a deposition in legal proceedings.An EUO occurs before a case is filed, while a deposition occurs after a case is filed.An EUO is conducted by a judge, while a deposition is conducted by an attorney.An EUO is a formal court proceeding, while a deposition is informal. 1 / 4

An EUO is only for insurance claims, while a deposition can occur in any type of case.

4.A court opinion citation will include the name of the case and where it can be located the name of the case, where it can be located, the court that decided the case, and the year in which it was decided.the name of the case, where it can be located, the court that decided the case, and the year in which the book in which it appears was published the name of the case, the court that decided the case, and the year in which it was argued 5.If a case is initially heard in a district court and the decision is appealed, which court will review the case next, and what is the primary function of that court in the appeal process?The Supreme Court; to conduct a new trial The Appeals Court; to review the application of law The District Court; to re-evaluate evidence The Supreme Court; to hear witness testimonies again 6.Which type of witness provides testimony based on personal knowledge of the events in a case?Lay Witness Expert Witness Character Witness Fact Witness 2 / 4

7.What are the four stages of witness examination in a trial?Direct examination, cross-examination, redirect examination, recross-examination Cross-examination, redirect examination, direct examination, recross- examination Direct examination, recross-examination, cross-examination, redirect examination Cross-examination, direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination 8.The burden of proof in a civil case is the same as the burden of proof in a criminal case.true false 9.What is the main difference between a criminal case and a civil case? The burden of proof The types of penalties The parties involved All of the above 10.If a plaintiff files a personal injury lawsuit related to a car accident that occurred on 10/19/ , but the lawsuit is filed on 10/20/ , what legal issue might arise concerning the 'Date of Injury'?The case will be dismissed due to lack of evidence.The case may be barred by the statute of limitations.The plaintiff can still proceed as long as they have witnesses. 3 / 4

The date will not affect the outcome of the case.

11.What is the term used to describe attorneys who collaborate at different law firms to represent the same client?Co-counsel Pro bono Litigators Counselor 12.Which court is primarily responsible for deciding issues related to the constitutionality of laws?

A: Appeals

B:

Supreme

C: District

D: State

13.Explain the significance of certificate pages in a legal transcript and where they are typically found.They summarize the trial and are found at the beginning.They authenticate the transcript and are found at the end.They list the witnesses and are found in the middle.They provide a glossary of terms and are found in the appendix.

14.What is the primary role of an Independent Medical Examiner in legal proceedings?To represent the plaintiff in court To provide an unbiased assessment of a plaintiff's health

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