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What is the purpose of hierarchy in the court system?
What is the purpose of hierarchy in the court system?
- To minimize administrative convenience
- To limit the competence of lower courts
- To allow for appeals and overturning of decisions (correct)
- To allocate resources randomly
What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
- Family law matters
- Traffic violation cases
- Civil issues in excess of $750,000 (correct)
- Criminal cases involving violence
What is the jurisdiction of a court that deals with minor matters not requiring a jury?
What is the jurisdiction of a court that deals with minor matters not requiring a jury?
- Civil Jurisdiction
- Appellate Jurisdiction
- Original Jurisdiction
- Summary Jurisdiction (correct)
In what type of jurisdiction does a court hear a case in the first instance?
In what type of jurisdiction does a court hear a case in the first instance?
What is the power of a court to hear and decide a case before it called?
What is the power of a court to hear and decide a case before it called?
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case on appeal from a lower court and alter the decision?
What type of jurisdiction allows a court to hear a case on appeal from a lower court and alter the decision?
What is the primary purpose of a court hierarchy?
What is the primary purpose of a court hierarchy?
In what type of jurisdiction can minor matters be dealt with without requiring a jury?
In what type of jurisdiction can minor matters be dealt with without requiring a jury?
What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
What type of cases does the Supreme Court typically hear?
What is the power of a court to hear and decide a case before it called?
What is the power of a court to hear and decide a case before it called?
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