Question 1

What type of law is based on societal norms and traditions passed down through generations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customary law. 
B)  Procedural law. 
C)  Substantive law. 
D)  Common law. 
A)  Customary law. 
B)  Procedural law. 
C)  Substantive law. 
D)  Common law.

Question 2

What offenses are considered bad in and of themselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mala in se offenses. 
B)  Mala prohibita offenses. 
C)  Infractions. 
D)  Misdemeanors. 
A)  Mala in se offenses. 
B)  Mala prohibita offenses. 
C)  Infractions. 
D)  Misdemeanors.

Question 3

The person bringing a civil suit in the United States is known as the prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the world's dominant legal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Common law. 
B)  Customary law. 
C)  Civil law. 
D)  Procedural law. 
A)  Common law. 
B)  Customary law. 
C)  Civil law. 
D)  Procedural law.

Question 5

Discuss the concept of stare decisis and case precedent and its role in both a common law and a civil law system. What role should case precedent play in the determination of a case's outcome? What are the advantages and disadvantages to each approach? How might this impact the final outcome of a case?

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis, which means "to stand by

Question 6

A bench trial is before a judge with no jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Less serious criminal offenses, for which the potential punishment is less than 1 year in jail.

Accepted Answer

A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions 
A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions

Question 8

Which of the following is not an example of a procedural law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Method of jury selection. 
B)  Method of attorney appointment. 
C)  Rules on evidence admissibility. 
D)  Property crimes statutes. 
A)  Method of jury selection. 
B)  Method of attorney appointment. 
C)  Rules on evidence admissibility. 
D)  Property crimes statutes.

Question 9

Often in primitive societies the most serious form of punishment was banishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss the primary differences between civil and criminal law in the United States. In your answer, provide specific examples of how and where these differences are observed in the U.S. legal system.

Accepted Answer

Civil law and criminal law are two disti

Question 11

Which courts are the arbiters of constitutional law disputes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Courts of limited jurisdiction. 
B)  Courts of original jurisdiction. 
C)  Courts of appellate jurisdiction. 
D)  Courts of administrative jurisdiction. 
A)  Courts of limited jurisdiction. 
B)  Courts of original jurisdiction. 
C)  Courts of appellate jurisdiction. 
D)  Courts of administrative jurisdiction.

Question 12

Discuss the circumstances in which an irrational justice system would or would not be an effective method of governance. What societal, political, religious, and other factors would help determine whether this type of justice system could be successful?

Accepted Answer

An irrational justice system would not b

Question 13

The right to counsel is provided for in the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following involves disputes between private parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substantive law. 
B)  Procedural law. 
C)  Criminal law. 
D)  Civil law. 
A)  Substantive law. 
B)  Procedural law. 
C)  Criminal law. 
D)  Civil law.

Question 15

Violations of local ordinances.

Accepted Answer

A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions 
A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions

Question 16

Religious or church-made law is known as civil law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Physical punishments, including beatings and floggings.

Accepted Answer

A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions 
A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions

Question 18

Justice systems that rely on religious beliefs and ethical considerations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions 
A)  Death penalty 
B)  Banishment 
C)  Irrational justice 
D)  Corporal punishment 
E)  Contributory negligence
F) Judicial review
G) Felonies
H) Misdemeanors
I) Petty misdemeanors
J) Infractions

Question 19

Norms, mores, and folkways are the elements behind customary law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What crime has been committed when one person tries to persuade another to commit a murder on his or her behalf?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conspiracy. 
B)  Attempt. 
C)  Solicitation. 
D)  Murder. 
A)  Conspiracy. 
B)  Attempt. 
C)  Solicitation. 
D)  Murder.

What type of law is based on societal norms and traditions passed down through generations?

What offenses are considered bad in and of themselves?

The person bringing a civil suit in the United States is known as the prosecutor.

Which of the following is the world's dominant legal system?

A bench trial is before a judge with no jury.

Less serious criminal offenses, for which the potential punishment is less than 1 year in jail.

Which of the following is not an example of a procedural law?

Often in primitive societies the most serious form of punishment was banishment.

Discuss the primary differences between civil and criminal law in the United States. In your answer, provide specific examples of how and where these differences are observed in the U.S. legal system.

Which courts are the arbiters of constitutional law disputes?

Discuss the circumstances in which an irrational justice system would or would not be an effective method of governance. What societal, political, religious, and other factors would help determine whether this type of justice system could be successful?

The right to counsel is provided for in the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.

Which of the following involves disputes between private parties?

Violations of local ordinances.

Religious or church-made law is known as civil law.

Physical punishments, including beatings and floggings.

Justice systems that rely on religious beliefs and ethical considerations.

Norms, mores, and folkways are the elements behind customary law.

What crime has been committed when one person tries to persuade another to commit a murder on his or her behalf?

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Exam 2: Foundations and Functions of Law

What type of law is based on societal norms and traditions passed down through generations?

What offenses are considered bad in and of themselves?

The person bringing a civil suit in the United States is known as the prosecutor.

Which of the following is the world's dominant legal system?

A bench trial is before a judge with no jury.

Less serious criminal offenses, for which the potential punishment is less than 1 year in jail.

Which of the following is not an example of a procedural law?

Often in primitive societies the most serious form of punishment was banishment.

Discuss the primary differences between civil and criminal law in the United States. In your answer, provide specific examples of how and where these differences are observed in the U.S. legal system.

Which courts are the arbiters of constitutional law disputes?

Discuss the circumstances in which an irrational justice system would or would not be an effective method of governance. What societal, political, religious, and other factors would help determine whether this type of justice system could be successful?

The right to counsel is provided for in the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution.

Which of the following involves disputes between private parties?

Violations of local ordinances.

Religious or church-made law is known as civil law.

Physical punishments, including beatings and floggings.

Justice systems that rely on religious beliefs and ethical considerations.

Norms, mores, and folkways are the elements behind customary law.

What crime has been committed when one person tries to persuade another to commit a murder on his or her behalf?

An Overview of the American Legal System

The Courtroom Work Group

Judges

Lawyers and Litigants

Jurors, Witnesses, and Others in the Judicial Process

Trials and Trial Procedures

Sentencing

Courts of Limited Jurisdiction and Specialized Courts

Courts of General Trial Jurisdiction

Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction

Addressing the Problems and Crafting Solutions

Filters