Unit 1 & 2

Basics of Law

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Which branch is responsible for making laws?

Legislative

What is unwritten law based on local customs and traditions?

Common Law

Where did common law originate and develop?

England

What name is given to the first ten admendments to the US constitution?

Bill of Rights

When the US gained independence, what legal concepts were adopted in the constitution?

English Common Law

Medical researches testing animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a few animals.Which theory are they using

The Greatest Good

Why does the legislative create administrative agencies?

To regulate activities for the public

Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her decision. Which theory is she using?

Consequential Reasoning

What department agency is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes and representing the government?

Department of Justice

How many judicial circuits is the united states divided into?

Which term identifies the local court jurisdiction?

limited

If a resident in one state sues a resident in another state for more than $75,000, what kind of case is it?

Diversity of citizenship

What is the first pleading filed in a civil case?

complaint

If a defendant does not appear in court, what is fortified?

Bail

Which court handles claims on minor debts?

Small claims

An adult goes to court for an arraignment. In what type of trial will this procedure occur?

Criminal

While on trial, a person lawyer presents their final plea. In what step during a jury trial does this occur?

Closing arguments

Which phrase describes the constituional right of an accused?

Right to refuse to testify against one self

What are the elements of most crimes?

Criminal intent and required state of mind

Which term is considered to be an attempt to committ a battery?

Assault

Which term mean "unlawful taking away and carrying away personal property of another accompanied by violence?"

Robbery

Which term means the victim may use force that appears to be necessary to prevent bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, or death?

self defense

A person accused of a crime is known as the ________

defendent

What are the three elements of a crime?

Required state of mind, criminal act, and motive

Which term identifies the crime of date or accauntance rape called?

Sex offenses

Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain?

to avoid conviction of a more serious crime

A person having a loud pary is committing which tort?

Nuisance

John falsely told magaret that bill cheated on the test. Which tort was committed in this situation?

Slander

Sandy sues after being hit by a hockey puck at a professional hockey game. What defense will the hockey team owner use?

Assumption of risk

Store security guard holding a customer without just cause is committing which tort?

False imprisonment