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Unit 1 and 2

Basics of Law

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What are rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability and justice
laws
Which branch in congress has the most power in the law making process
none of them
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
Law established by a court and thereafter reffered to in similar cases is called
precedent
wjhat name is given to the first 10 amendments to the u.s constitution
bill of rights
Why does the legislature create administrative agencies
to regulate activites for the public
when the u.s gained independence what legal concepts were adopted in the constitution
Englsish common law
Medical researchers testing animals understand that they are helping thousands of people by harming a few animals which theory is this
the greatest good
Brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each alternative before making her final decision which theory is she using
consequential reasoning
what department agency is responsible for prosecuting crimes and representing the government
department of justice
How many judicial circuits is the u.s dvided into
thirteen
which term identifies the local court jurisdiction
limited
If a resident in 1 state sues a resident in another state for more than $75000 what kind of case is it
diversity of citizenship
What is the first pleading field in a civil case
complaint
If a defendant does not appear in court what is forfeited
bail
which court handles claims on minor debts
small claims
an adult goes to court for arraignment. in what type of trial will this procedure occur
criminal
while on trial a person's lawyer presents their final plea. What step during a jury trial does this occur
closing arguments
Which phrase descibes the constitutional rights of an accused
right to refuse to testify against oneself