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Misc.
100
What are the values that govern a group's ideas about right and wrong
Morality
100
What are the two types of courts?
Federal & State
100
What are the three classifications of crimes?
Felony, Misdemeanor, Infraction
100
What is defined as an attempt to commit battery?
Assault
100
What is the difference between a crime and a tort?
A crime is against society and a tort is against a person
200
What refers to the rules used to determine the difference between right and wrong
Ethics
200
What is the first step in a civil case?
Pleadings
200
What are the four defenses of crime?
Insanity, Entrapment, Self defense, Defense of a family member
200
what is defined as the killing of another person without intending to do so?
Manslaughter
200
Who is always the plaintiff in a criminal case?
The state or federal government
300
What are the 5 main sources of law?
Constitution, Common Law, Statutes, Court Decisions, Administrative Laws
300
What is defined as the courts power to hear a case and make judgements?
Jurisdiction
300
What is defined as a person who is accused of a crime?
Defendant
300
What is the only crime specifically named in the Constitution?
Treason
300
What are the two elements of a crime?
Ciminal Act & State of Mind
400
Why is law necessary?
Law has been formed to create specific responsibilities
400
What are the different kinds of sentencing?
Fines, Imprisonment, Death Penalty
400
What is an offense committed against the public good or society?
Crime
400
What are the six types of crimes?
Crimes Against People, Crimes Against Property, Crimes Involving Business, Crimes Against Society, Crimes Against Government, Motor Vehicle Violations
400
What is the difference between libel and slander?
Slander is made orally, libel is written
500
What factors have led to changes in the law?
Ethical conflicts
500
What is defined as a court that hears appeals and reviews cases from the lower courts?
Appeals Court
500
What is defined as a major crime?
Felony
500
What is defined as giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a favor?
Bribery
500
What are the elements of negligence?
Duty of Care, Breach of Duty, Proximate Cause, Actual Harm
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