Chapter 1
Law can be defined as the _____________ enforced by the government
rules and regulations
This can be described as a county or city law
Ordinance
advocacy is
the active support of a cause
How can you describe an appeals court
Only arguments from attorneys are presented in court
Lawyers who go to court are called__________
Litigators
We expect our legal system to achieve many goals which include:
protecting basic human rights and promoting fairness
The Case of the Unclear Law taught us what about laws
that even the simplest language might not be clear enough for people to understand when it comes to laws
What is the best advice for writing to a public official
Ask the official to take some specific action on the bill
Why is Gideon vs. Wainwright important?
It changed the precedent in the entire country
Legal Malpractice can be described as_____________
a lawsuit brought by a client against the lawyer for a serious error that results in injury or loss
Many laws combine what type of values?
moral, economic, political and social
When an appeals court decides a case, what is issued?
a written option
Voting is______
A right
Trials occur___________
in few criminal cases because most criminals plea bargain
Disbarment can be described as_____________
a consequence for lawyers who commit a violation of the state ethical requirements
Human rights are________
basic privileges a person has as a human being
When one country asks another country to surrender a suspected or convicted criminal
Extradition
What age group received the right to vote in the US most recently?
18-20 year olds
Voir Dire can be described as_____
the process of screening people for jury service in a particular case
What is attorney client privilege?
Client pays for for cost of case
Judicial Review is_________
The process by which courts decide whether the laws passed by Congress or state legislatures are constitutional
What do public hearings give
individuals and businesses an opportunity to express their views
What is a requirement for registering to vote in US elections?
You must be a US citizen by birth or through naturalization
The 6th Amendment to the US Constitution requires that juries____________
Be provided in criminal cases in both state and federal courts
Jianhong wants to sue his former employer for discrimination , but he does not have any money to pay a lawyer. What might he do?
He might find a lawyer who will take his case on a contingency fee basis