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316. Which statement is NOT true about appellate courts?
  1. They are not the first court to consider an action.
  2. They can only review, affirm, revise, or modify decisions of lower courts.
  3. They have the power to review decisions of lower courts.
  4. They only have appellate jurisdiction.
  5. They are trial courts of original jurisdiction.
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317. Which of the following is a court of limited jurisdiction?
  1. Traffic court
  2. Small claims court
  3. Family court
  4. Bankruptcy court
  5. All of the above.
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318. Why do defendants in criminal trials often decline to testify?
  1. Because common law gives defendants the right against self-incrimination.
  2. Because the U.S. Constitution gives defendants the right against self-incrimination.
  3. Because defendants are never good witnesses.
  4. Because it is always a good strategy for the defendant not to testify.
  5. Because defendants are not permitted to testify in criminal trials.
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319. A dismissal with prejudice means:
  1. That the plaintiff cannot sue again on the same claim.
  2. That the plaintiff can sue again on the same claim.
  3. That the plaintiff voluntarily requested a dismissal of the lawsuit.
  4. That the plaintiff and defendant agreed on a dismissal of the lawsuit.
  5. That the plaintiff sued the defendant in the wrong jurisdiction.
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320. What is the consequence of failing to comply with a subpoena?
  1. The court would delay the case until the party subpoenaed complies.
  2. The judge could hold the party subpoenaed in contempt.
  3. A warrant could be issued for the arrest of the party subpoenaed.
  4. The party subpoenaed could be arrested and jailed.
  5. B, C, and D.
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