Bankruptcy Courts: Jurisdiction and Powers - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Exclusive jurisdiction of the bankruptcy court generally begins:

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Upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition

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When the court grants relief to the debtor

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After the debtor has received a discharge

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Only when assets of the debtor are being liquidated

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding?

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To allow the debtor to reorganize its business and financial affairs

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To liquidate the debtor's assets and distribute the proceeds to creditors

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To grant the debtor a fresh start by discharging its debts

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To punish the debtor for financial mismanagement

Question 3

What is the purpose of the automatic stay in bankruptcy?

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To prevent creditors from taking any action to collect their debts from the debtor

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To give the debtor time to file a plan of reorganization.

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To allow the debtor to sell its assets at a higher price

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To protect the debtor from harassment by creditors

Question 4

What is the purpose of the means test in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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To determine whether the debtor is eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

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To calculate the amount of debt that the debtor can discharge

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To determine whether the debtor has committed any fraudulent acts

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To create a plan for repaying the debtor's debts

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a basis for bankruptcy court jurisdiction?

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Criminal prosecutions

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Arising under Title 11

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Civil proceedings related to debtors

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Related proceedings

Question 6

Which type of bankruptcy case involves the sale and distribution of a debtor's assets to creditors?

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Chapter 7

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Chapter 11

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Chapter 13

Question 7

What is the primary distinction between secured and unsecured claims in bankruptcy?

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Secured claims take priority over unsecured claims in the distribution of the debtor's assets

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Unsecured claims are backed by collateral, while secured claims are not

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Secured claims cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, while unsecured claims can

Question 8

What is the primary purpose of the automatic stay imposed in bankruptcy?

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To prevent creditors from taking actions to collect debts from the debtor

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To allow the debtor time to reorganize its affairs and negotiate a plan with creditors

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To distribute the debtor's assets to creditors

Question 9

What is the primary role of the Bankruptcy Administrator appointed in a Chapter 7 case?

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Collecting and distributing the debtor's non-exempt assets to creditors

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Supervising the debtor's reorganization and facilitating the negotiation of a plan

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Filing a plan of reorganization on the debtor's behalf

Question 10

Exclusive jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases and proceedings, including core proceedings, is vested in which court?

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District Bankruptcy Court

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State Court

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Federal District Court

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Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

Question 11

Which of the following is a primary purpose of Chapter 13 bankruptcy?

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To reorganize unsecured debts and provide for future payments while allowing the debtor to retain assets

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To discharge all unsecured debts

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To liquidate assets and distribute proceeds to creditors

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To reaffirm certain debts

Question 12

What is the primary effect of an automatic stay in bankruptcy?

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It prevents creditors from pursuing any legal action against the debtor, including collection efforts and foreclosures.

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It allows the debtor to continue operating their business as usual without interference from creditors

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It discharges all of the debtor's debts

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It creates a Chapter 13 reorganization plan

Question 13

Which of the following U.S. Supreme Court cases established the important distinction between "core" and "non-core" proceedings in bankruptcy?

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Northern Pipeline Construction Co. v. Marathon Pipe Line Co.

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Marbury v. Madison

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In re Madrid

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Stern v. Marshall

Question 14

What is the primary role of a trustee in bankruptcy?

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To manage, liquidate, and distribute the debtor's assets for the benefit of creditors

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To represent the interests of creditors and ensure their fair treatment

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To determine the validity of claims filed by creditors

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To oversee the debtor's repayment plan under Chapter 13

Question 15

What is the overarching goal of Chapter 11 bankruptcy?

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To reorganize debts, restructure business operations, and allow the debtor to continue operating as a going concern

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To discharge all unsecured debts and provide a fresh start for the debtor

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To liquidate assets and distribute proceeds to creditors, effectively ending the debtor's business operations

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To protect the debtor from creditor harassment and provide an opportunity to negotiate with creditors

Question 16

Upon commencement of a bankruptcy case, what happens to the debtor's property rights?

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The debtor retains ownership of exempt property, while non-exempt property is transferred to the bankruptcy estate.

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The debtor retains ownership of all property.

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All property is automatically transferred to the bankruptcy estate.

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The debtor loses all property rights upon commencement of the case.

Question 17

What matters fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of bankruptcy courts?

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Bankruptcy cases

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Debtor-creditor matters

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Federal tax liabilities

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State law issues

Question 18

What is the primary role of a bankruptcy trustee?

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Managing the debtor's assets and distributing them to creditors

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Representing creditors' interests

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Investigating the debtor's financial dealings

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Overseeing Chapter 11 plans

Question 19

What is the purpose of the automatic stay in bankruptcy?

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To prevent creditors from pursuing collection actions

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To provide debtors time to develop repayment plans

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To distribute assets equally among creditors

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To discharge debts without requiring payment

Question 20

Why is venue important in bankruptcy cases?

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It determines the court where the case is filed

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It influences the governing law

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It shapes creditor claim priorities

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It is irrelevant to the bankruptcy process

Question 21

What is the purpose of a motion for a preliminary injunction in bankruptcy?

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To preserve assets until a final verdict

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To prevent irreparable harm to creditors

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To provide immediate relief to debtors

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To dismiss cases due to lack of jurisdiction

Question 22

What is the role of the United States Trustee in bankruptcy proceedings?

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Overseeing the process and protecting all parties

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Administering estates and distributing assets

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Representing debtors

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Determining the dischargeability of debts

Question 23

What is the main purpose of the exclusive filing period for debtors?

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To allow the debtor to reorganize its finances without interference from creditors

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To give the debtor time to negotiate a settlement with its creditors

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To prevent other creditors from filing competing bankruptcy petitions

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To provide the court with time to investigate the debtor's financial affairs

Question 24

What is the purpose of the means test in bankruptcy?

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To determine whether a debtor is eligible for Chapter 7 relief

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To calculate the amount of debt that a debtor may discharge in bankruptcy

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To assess the debtor's ability to repay creditors

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To determine the priority of creditors in a bankruptcy case

Question 25

What is the effect of a bankruptcy discharge on a creditor's right to collect a debt?

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The discharge extinguishes the debt and the creditor may no longer attempt to collect it

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The discharge only prevents the creditor from pursuing legal action to collect the debt

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The discharge does not affect the creditor's right to collect the debt, but the debtor may have defenses to collection

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The discharge only applies to debts that were listed in the bankruptcy petition

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a core responsibility of bankruptcy courts?

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Enforcing criminal bankruptcy laws

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Adjudicating bankruptcy petitions

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Approving reorganization plans

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Handling adversary proceedings

Question 27

Which of the following is a power that bankruptcy courts do NOT possess?

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Prosecuting criminal offenses

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Issuing injunctions

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Appointing receivers

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Ordering the sale of bankruptcy estate assets

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of the "automatic stay" in bankruptcy?

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To prevent creditors from collecting debts from the debtor, allowing for a fresh start

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To provide the debtor with time to reorganize their financial affairs

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To give the bankruptcy court time to review the debtor's petition

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To punish creditors for harassing the debtor

Question 29

What is the role of the "Chapter 13 trustee" in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case?

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To administer the debtor's reorganization plan

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To oversee the liquidation of the debtor's assets

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To represent the debtor in bankruptcy court

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To investigate the debtor's financial affairs

Question 30

What is the fundamental purpose of bankruptcy law?

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To provide debtors with a fresh financial start

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To punish debtors for financial mismanagement

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To protect creditors from financial losses

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To redistribute wealth among debtors and creditors

Question 31

Which of the following is **not** a type of bankruptcy court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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Bankruptcy Appellate Panel

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Bankruptcy Court

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District Court

Question 32

What is the overarching function of a bankruptcy court?

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To administer and oversee bankruptcy cases

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To enforce bankruptcy laws exclusively

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To resolve disputes between creditors and debtors solely

Question 33

What is the primary distinction between a core proceeding and a related proceeding in bankruptcy?

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Core proceedings are those that arise under the Bankruptcy Code, while related proceedings arise under other laws.

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Core proceedings are always related to the bankruptcy petition, while related proceedings are not.

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Related proceedings are always related to the bankruptcy petition, while core proceedings are not.

Question 34

What is the primary role of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel?

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To review appeals from bankruptcy courts.

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To issue advisory opinions on bankruptcy matters.

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To enforce bankruptcy laws.

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of the automatic stay in bankruptcy?

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A and B

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To prevent creditors from collecting debts from the debtor.

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To allow the debtor to reorganize or liquidate their assets.

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To protect the debtor from lawsuits.

Question 36

What is the scope of bankruptcy courts' jurisdiction?

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Exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy-related matters; Concurrent jurisdiction over non-core, related proceedings

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Limited jurisdiction to specific bankruptcy-related matters only

Question 37

Which court has original jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases?

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District court

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Supreme Court

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Circuit court

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of a bankruptcy stay?

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To prevent creditors from taking further action against the debtor

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To give the debtor an automatic discharge of debts

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To allow the debtor to continue operating its business

Question 39

What is the primary role of the United States Trustee in bankruptcy proceedings?

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To oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases and estates

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To determine the dischargeability of debts

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To represent the debtor in court

Question 40

What is the main purpose of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing?

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To allow a debtor to reorganize its business and debts

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To liquidate a debtor's assets and distribute proceeds to creditors

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To discharge a debtor's debts without repayment

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for confirmation of a Chapter 11 reorganization plan?

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Unanimous approval of all creditors

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Acceptance by a majority of creditors in each class

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Feasibility of the plan

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Approval by the bankruptcy court

Question 42

What is the effect of a bankruptcy discharge?

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Releases the debtor from personal liability for dischargeable debts

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Cancels all debts owed by the debtor

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Prevents creditors from taking any further action against the debtor

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of bankruptcy courts?

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Resolve divorce cases

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Discharge debts

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Confirm reorganization plans

Question 44

Bankruptcy courts have exclusive subject matter jurisdiction over which of the following?

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Bankruptcy cases and proceedings

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Criminal cases

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Breach of contract cases

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Family law cases

Question 45

In a Chapter 11 reorganization case, which of the following actions can a bankruptcy court take?

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Approve a plan that modifies creditors' rights

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Enter a judgment of foreclosure

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Sentence the debtor to prison

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Issue a writ of execution against the debtor

Question 46

Venue for bankruptcy cases is typically determined based on:

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The debtor's domicile, principal place of business, or location of assets

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The amount of the claim

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The plaintiff's residence

Question 47

Which of the following is a characteristic of an involuntary bankruptcy petition?

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It may be filed by creditors

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It must be filed in state court

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It requires the debtor's consent

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It is only available to businesses

Question 48

The automatic stay in bankruptcy:

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Prohibits creditors from pursuing collection actions against the debtor

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Can be waived by the debtor at any time

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Applies only to unsecured creditors

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a type of bankruptcy discharge?

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In rem discharge

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Chapter 7 discharge

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Chapter 11 discharge

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Chapter 13 discharge

Question 50

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 primarily:

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Imposed stricter eligibility requirements for consumer bankruptcy filers

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Abolished the automatic stay

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Eliminated Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Question 51

When evaluating a Chapter 11 reorganization plan, bankruptcy courts consider:

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The plan's feasibility and likelihood of success

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The debtor's past criminal history

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Compliance with environmental regulations

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Unanimous approval by creditors