Tort law
Will and trust
Bankruptcy
The amendment
Identity theft
100

What is tort law? 

 A body of civil law that imposes liability on a person who commits a civil wrong (a tort) that causes harm or injury to another person or their property

100

What is the difference between a trust and a will? 

Will: A legal document you create that specifies how your assets should be distributed after your death.

Trust: A legal arrangement where a grantor transfers assets to a trustee to manage for beneficiaries.

100

What is bankruptcy? 

Being unable to pay debts

100

What is the purpose of the amendment? 

  • Amendments are intended to adapt the Constitution to changing social and political landscapes and to address perceived shortcomings or injustices. 

100

What is identity theft? 

Someone illegally uses another person's personal or financial information, like a Social Security number or credit card details, to commit fraud or gain benefits, such as opening new accounts, making purchases, or receiving medical car

200

What are the elements of tort? 

-Duty (To not break the law)

-Violation of duty

-injury

-Causation 

200

What is the main benefit of a will?  

  • Control: You decide who inherits your property, rather than letting the state's laws decide.
200

What is the purpose of bankruptcy? 

To provide a fresh start

200

What is the process of adding an amendment? 

Amending the Constitution is a rigorous process involving proposal (by Congress or a national convention) and ratification (by state legislatures or state conventions).

200

Who is most at risk for identity theft?

Seniors, children, young adults, high-income individuals, and people who overuse or reuse passwords are most susceptible to identity theft.

300

What are common types of tort? 

-Assault (threat)

-Battery (acting on it)

-False imprisonment 

-Defamation

300

What are the key terms in a trust? 

  • Grantor (or Settlor): The person who creates the trust and puts assets into it.
  • Trustee: The person or institution that manages the trust's assets. You can be the initial trustee of your own living trust.
  • Beneficiary: The person who receives the money or property from the trust. 
300

What are the types of bankruptcy? 

Chapter 7 (Liquidation) 

Chapter 11 (For businesses) 

Chapter 12 (Farmers and fishermen)

Chapter 13 (when can't make payments) 

300

What are the first 10 amendment called? 

The first 10 amendments are the Bill of Rights.

300

How do you prevent identity theft?

protect your Social Security Number and other personal information by using strong, unique passwords. Monitor your credit reports. 

400

How do crimes and torts differ? 

Crime=Crime against people Tort=aganist a individual 



400

What are the limitations of a will? 

  • Probate: A will must go through a court process called probate, which can be expensive, public, and time-consuming.
  • Incapacity: A will only takes effect after your death, so it cannot help manage your finances if you become unable to do so yourself. 
400

What are some causes of bankruptcy? 

 medical bills, credit debt, divorce, business failure, reduced income

400

What is the 25th amendment? 

 Establishes procedures for presidential disability and succession, covering the death, resignation, or removal of the president and vice president

400

What do you do when you've fallen to identity theft?

Call your credit card company and freeze your cards 

500

What is the purpose of tort law?

  • Compensation: To provide damages to victims for their injuries and losses.
  • Deterrence: To discourage individuals from engaging in harmful behavior.
  • Punishment: In some cases, to punish those who have wrongfully injured others. 
500

What are the key terms in a will? 

  • Testator: The person making the will.
  • Beneficiary: A person who receives a gift from the will.
  • Executor: The person you name to carry out the instructions in your will.
500

What are some consequences of bankruptcy? 

denied jobs, prevented apartment, higher interest rates, and prevented from obtaining a loan 



500

What is the 9th amendment? 

  •  States that the enumeration of specific rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage other rights retained by the people.

500

How do people commit identity theft? 

Online, looking in mailoxes, garbage diving

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