Chapter 1: What Is Law?
Which of the following describes criminal law? a statement
To regulate public conduct and set out duties owed to society.
An example of the following is an example of separation of powers?
The executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government.
Supremacy Clause states that
The laws of the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.
Which of the following an example of advocacy?
Students complain that the dress code at school is unfair.
Students hold a meeting to organize a student court at school to help make punishments more fair.
Students hold a meeting to organize a student court at school to help make punishments more fair.
Which of the following is an example of referendum?
The state legislature has a passed a law that must be approved by voters through a vote.Citizens have convinced a legislator to introduce a bill.
The state legislature has a passed a law that must be approved by voters through a vote
Which of the following is not true of arbitration?
A. The arbitrator is like a judge.
B. Arbitrators make the final decision.
C. The parties must follow the decision of the arbitrator.
D. The parties provide the solution to the dispute.
D
What is the purpose of a plea bargain?
It is used to settle out of court and avoid a trial.
Which of the following is an example of error of law?
The judge gives the wrong instructions to the jury.
Which of the following is not considered a felony?
Robbery Theft Murder Rape
Theft
Which of the following is the lawmaking body for our federal government?
Congress
These laws limited the rights of African Americans, created literacy tests for voting, and instituted the Grandfather Clause.
Jim Crow Laws
Which of the following is lobbying?
Campaign workers hand out flyers supporting their candidate.
Campaign workers hand out flyers supporting their candidate.
Which of the following is NOT a requirement to register to vote?
At least 18 years old.Must be able to speak English
Be a citizen of the United States Be a resident of the community in which you are registering.
Must be able to speak English
Which of the following is not true of mediation?
It is more formal than a negotiation.
B. Mediators can impose a decision on the case.
C. Mediators cannot impose a decision on the case.
D. Both A and C.
B
Which of the following is the first step in a trial?
Opening statement by the plaintiff or prosecutor.
According to attorney-client privilege…
Whatever the client tells the lawyer is private and confidential.
. Which of the following is not considered a misdemeanor?
Assault Murder Theft Jaywalking
Murder
There are 435 total representatives in this body of government.
The House of Representatives
This refers to when a judge interprets what the legislature means in disputes over the law.
Legislative intent
Anyone can be a lobbyist.
True
Which amendment extended voting rights to African Americans?
15th
Which of the following is NOT a reason to try to stay out of the courts?
A It’s more expensive
B. I can be a very long process.
C. It is much less expensive
D. The outcome can be worse in the long run
C
Which of the following would be handled in probate court?
Wills and claims in regard to estates where a person has died.
What are the principles that are followed by lawyers called?
Canons
A statement That best describes Civil Law?
. Laws that regulate relations between individuals and groups of individuals.
There are two representatives in this body for each state.
The Senate
What is the purpose of a public hearing?
It gives individuals or businesses the opportunity to express their opinion on proposals.
What is the first step an advocate must take?
Identify the issue
Which amendment gave the right to vote to women?
19th
Which of the following is true of why negotiation and mediation can be successful?
Both parties have a chance to be a part of the resolution.
Which of the following created the U.S. Supreme Court and gave the power to Congress to create lower courts?
Article III of the U.S. Constitution
What do you have to take to be admitted into Law School?
A lawsuit that can be brought by a person who feels wronged or injured is considered…
Civil Action
A system with two houses or bodies of government…
Bicameral
What does the appellate court do?
It reviews cases in which the defendant feels they were not give justice in another court.
Which of the following is an example of initiative?
The citizens in the state have signed a petition to ban smoking in public.
Citizens have signed a petition to remove the governor.
The citizens in the state have signed a petition to ban smoking in public.
Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18?
26th
Which of the following is NOT true of Trial Courts?
A. Mediate disputes
B. Listen to testimony
C. Consider evidence
D. Decide the facts
A
Which type of court would hear cases involving divorce?
Domestic Relations Court
The term for being removed from practicing law.