Types of civil law
T or F: Most civil cases end before trial
True
Who is the person that brings the lawsuit on the defendant?
The plaintiff
T or F: States can sometimes make their own laws on things?
True
T or F: A judge can declare someone guilty if they are somewhat certain they committed the crime
F, they have to be 100% sure
What galaxy is our solar system in?
The milky way galaxy
What is a contract?
A set of voluntary promises between parties who agree to do or not do something.
Unlike a criminal case, what is required for a civil case that is not given to you?
A lawyer
What are the three types of crimes?
Petty offenses, misdemeanors, and crimes
How does a criminal case usually start?
If police are suspicious of you doing illegal activity, or if they see you committing a crime
What year was the declaration of independence written and signed?
1776
What are the four types of civil law?
contracts, property, family relations, and civil wrongs
What is a complaint?
A legal document, telling the defendant what Is at issue
These are small crimes, such as illegal parking, or littering, and only result in a ticket or citation
Petty offenses
What must police do to be able to arrest a citizen?
They must be given a warrant form a judge based on their evidence towards the arrest
What is the most sold video game?
Tetris
What must make a contract valid?
If the two parties are mentally competent and usually an adult, and it can not be illegal.
How might a disagreement end before trial?
Through things like a settlement by mediation, or if it is required to be settled outside of court
These are crimes such as vandalism and stealing inexpensive items, and could be fined or sentenced to jail for a short time
Misdemeanors
What happens as soon as the suspect is arrested?
They are brought up on a judge to be charged the crime and hear a plea
What is one the oldest languages that is still well known?
Ancient Egyptian
What is a Tort and the different types
Any wrongful act for which the injured party has the right to sue; Intentional, unintentional, negligent
How do both sides perform a "discovery"?
interview witnesses, examine records and photos, and file motions against the other side
These are serious crimes, such as Murder, Rape, or Arson, and are punishable to over a year in prison, and maybe death
Felonies
What is an information?
A sworn statement by the prosecution asserting that there is sufficient evidence to go to trial
List all seven continents
North America, south America, Antarctica, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe