The word "jurisdiction" comes from the Latin terms juris, meaning "law," and diction, meaning "to speak."

Juries decide questions of law. 
FALSE

Usually the issue of ripeness arises when one party claims that a case is moot. 
TRUE

The word "jurisdiction" comes from the Latin terms juris, meaning "law," and diction, meaning "to speak." 
TRUE

In rem jurisdiction references jurisdiction over a person. 
FALSE

Under federal statutory law, Internet transactions cannot be the basis for a finding of in personam jurisdiction. 
FALSE

Subject-matter jurisdiction is a court's power to hear certain kinds of cases. 
TRUE

State courts have the power to hear all cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court system. 
TRUE

Concurrent federal jurisdiction means that both state and federal courts have jurisdiction over a case. 
TRUE

Once a case is in the proper court system, venue determines which trial court in the system will hear the case. 
TRUE

In some cases, the U.S. Supreme Court functions as a trial court of limited jurisdiction. 
TRUE

A person who has the legal right to bring an action in court has standing. 
TRUE

Intermediate courts of appeal in the state court system exist in all states. 
FALSE

Under our system of justice, courts may issue advisory opinions. 
FALSE

The defendant responds to a complaint with an answer. 
TRUE

Because of its complicated nature, any complaint should be at least three pages long. 
FALSE

A defendant who believes that he or she has a claim against the plaintiff would include a counterclaim with the answer. 
TRUE

A reply is an answer to a counterclaim. 
TRUE

A party only has a limited number of challenges for cause in jury selection. 
FALSE

Peremptory challenges in jury selection may not be racially based. 
TRUE

In most civil cases, a plaintiff must prove her case beyond a reasonable doubt. 
FALSE

Only one party may appeal from a final judgment. 
FALSE

If an appellate judge agrees with the majority's decision, but for different reasons, the judge may write a "concurring" opinion. 
TRUE

On average, the U.S. Supreme Court hears 300 cases a year. 
FALSE