Purdue PA110 Unit 2 Quiz Latest 2019 September

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1 Which of the following cases would NOT have jurisdiction under the federal judicial system?

Question options:

civil lawsuits that arise under federal laws.                 

cases between two or more states.                

cases between a citizen of one state and the citizen of another state where the amount in controversy is $40,000.

civil lawsuits that arise under the United States Constitution.

Question 2 The absence of personal jurisdiction is an affirmative defense that may be waived either intentionally or inadvertently.

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                True

                False

Question 3 In determining whether there is a diversity of citizenship between the plaintiff and defendant so that the case may be litigated in a federal district court, the court looks to the parties’ citizenship at the time of the occurrence (accident) that gave rise to the action.

Question options:

                True

                False

Question 4 State legislatures may change the structure and functions of state courts through legislation.

Question options:

                True

                False

Question 5 As long as the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant the action may proceed against the defendant even though the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction.

Question options:

                True

                False

Question 6 The federal judicial system will:

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hear and decide civil lawsuits that arise under the United States Constitution, federal laws, and treaties.

adjudicate cases between two or more states.

adjudicate all cases between a citizen of one state and the citizen of another state.

(a) and (b).

all of the above.

Question 7 During an interview, an investigator may need to provide a witness with an overview of the known facts in the case.

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                True

                False

Question 8 Telephone interviews are always just as effective as in-person interviews.

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                True

                False

Question 9 What type of jurisdiction involves the court’s jurisdiction or authority over a person obtained through due process?

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Subject matter jurisdiction                  

Personal jurisdiction

Territorial jurisdiction

All of the above                                       

Question 10 When may subject matter jurisdiction be challenged?

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only in the defendant’s answer to the complaint.                    

only in a motion before the court.                   

only in an appeal.                    

at any time, even after entry of judgment.