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Week 1Assignment 1

Week 1Assignment 1

Q Please answer the following questions in a separate document. These questions are based on Chapter 1 of the text. When you have finished, please save your document as either a .doc or .pdf. Then click on the link to submit your document. Simply click on "Browse My Computer" and attach your assignment from your hard drive. Scroll down and click "Submit" to send your answer to the instructor. See Syllabus for due date. 1. What is the Web site for your state supreme court? What is the Web site (if any) for your local court of general jurisdiction? 2. Describe the difference between a trial court and a court of appeals. 3. When is a state supreme court decision mandatory precedent? When is it persuasive precedent?

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1. What is the Web site for your state supreme court? What is the Website (if any) for your local court of general jurisdiction? The website for our state supreme court https://www.supremecourt.gov/. While the website for local courts of general jurisdictions https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/virginia_beach/home.html 2. Describe the difference between a trial court and a court of appeals. In every state, there are numerous courts that are the center for presenting the evidence, all of the testimonies occur there and as a result, a full-fledged decision is reached. The trial courts usually vary on two bases: one is the general jurisdiction trial court and the second is the limited jurisdiction trial courts.