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Consider the key terms in the list below. Then use these terms tocomplete the following exercises.jurisdictionoriginal jurisdictionappellate courtlimited jurisdictiondelinquent childabused childmediationmed-arbprivate civil trialanswerjudgmentbailarraignmentdiversity of citizenshipintermediate courtappellate jurisdictiongeneral jurisdictionunruly childalternative resolutionarbitrationsummary jury trialADR contract clauseverdictarrestindictmentSelf-Check Quiz Visitthe UnderstandingBusiness and PersonalLaw Web site atubpl.glencoe.com andclick on Chapter 2:The Court System—Self-Check Quizzesto prepare for thechapter exam.1. Your business law professor has asked you to create a reference manual for newstudents. Provide a definition for each key term.2. The reference manual will be organized according to groups of related terms. Placeeach key term into one of three to five categories that you create.Answer the following questions. Refer to the chapter for additional reinforcement.3. What are the two court systems in the United States?4. What is the source of the federal court system’s authority?5. In what kind of case does a federal district court have original jurisdiction?6. When are the police allowed to search a vehicle without a warrant?7. How does a verdict differ from a judgment?8. Describe the rights of an arrested person.9. There are likely dispute resolution centers in your area. Contact the office of thedistrict court administrator to define the scope of their jurisdiction.10. What happens if a jury cannot agree on a verdict?11. Under what circumstances might a judge commit a juvenile offender to areform school?Chapter 2: The Court System 51