What is the "unlawful taking away and carrying away personal property of another accompanied by violence?
What is Robbery
100
What are rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability and justice?
What is Laws
100
Congressman Smith of South Dakota is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The position of representative is a part of which branch of government?
What is Legislative
100
The laws of Saudi Arabia that govern society are closely connected to what religion?
What is Islam
100
What is the supreme law of the United States?
What is U.S. Constitution
200
What is "breaking and entering of a dwelling or place to commit a misdemeanor or a felony?
What is Burglary
200
U.S. President Johnson singed into law a bill that Congress sent to him. The Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional a month later. Which government branch is the Supreme Court representing?
What is Judicial
200
Medical researchers testing animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a few animals. Which theory are they using?
What is The greatest Good
200
Who may review the final decision by an administrative agency?
What is Courts
200
If a defendant does not appear on court, what is forfeited?
What is Bail
300
While on trial, a persons lawyer presents their final plea. In what step during a jury trial does this occur?
What is Closing Arguments
300
U.S. President Johnson singed into law a bill that Congress sent to him. The Supreme Court declared the law unconstitutional a month later. Which government branch is Congress representing?
What is Legislative
300
English common law
What is What legal concepts did the United States adopt when it gained independence?
300
The term precedent refers to what concept of law?
What is Follow previous decisions
300
What is the empower to hear the case in full for the first time?
What is Original Jurisdiction
400
If a resident in one state sues a resident in another state for more than $75,000 what kind of case is it?
What is Diversity of Citizenship
400
In war, captains understand a few of their soldiers will die. This is done so that thousands of people will live in freedom after the war. Which theory supports this reasoning?
What is The Greatest Good
400
Law established by a court and thereafter referred to in similar cases is called what?
What is Precedent
400
The term precedent refers to what concept of law?
What is Follow previous decisions
400
What jurisdiction does the district court have over federal court cases?
What is Original
500
Sandy sues after being hit by a hockey puck at a professional hockey game. What defense will the hockey team owner use?
What is Assumption of Risk
500
Mark and Brenda presents opposing sides of a case. The judge will rule in favor of the person who presents the strongest argument. Which type of system is this?
What is Fact Finding
500
Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which theory is she using?
What is Consequential Reasoning
500
Why does the legislature create administrative agencies?
What is To regulate activities for the public
500
Lea sued Michelle for $1,00. The court found that Lea was 25% at fault in the accident. In a comparative negligence state, how much would Lea receive?