Question

1. after youve analyzed the case at hand for relevant facts and issues of law, you should ______.

a. cite your sources
b. find a precedent with similar facts and issues of law
c. file the case
d. document your sources

1. what is the hierarchy of federal courts from highest to lowest?

a. supreme court, courts of appeals, district courts
b. district courts, courts of appeals, supreme court
c. supreme court, district courts, courts of appeals
d. courts of appeals, supreme court, district courts

1. the official reporter for the u.s. supreme court is the ______.

a. united states law week
b. supreme court reporter
c. united states reports
d. westlaw

Explanation:

Analyze Question 3

The legal research process begins with analyzing the facts and legal issues of the case at hand. The immediate next step is to find precedent (case law) with similar facts and issues of law to see how courts have previously ruled.

Analyze Question 4

The federal court system in the United States is structured hierarchically. From highest to lowest authority, the levels are:

1. Supreme Court (highest court of appeal)
2. Courts of Appeals (intermediate appellate courts)
3. District Courts (trial courts)

Analyze Question 5

The official reporter that publishes the opinions of the Supreme Court of the United States is the United States Reports (abbreviated U.S.). Other publications like the Supreme Court Reporter (S. Ct.) are unofficial commercial reporters.

Answer:

Question 3

• A. cite your sources
• B. find a precedent with similar facts and issues of law (Correct answer)
• C. file the case
• D. document your sources

Question 4

• A. Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, District Courts (Correct answer)
• B. District Courts, Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court
• C. Supreme Court, District Courts, Courts of Appeals
• D. Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court, District Courts

Question 5

• A. United States Law Week
• B. Supreme Court Reporter
• C. United States Reports (Correct answer)
• D. WESTLAW