Question 1

Explain the concept of transitional justice and identify some of the challenges associated with it.

Accepted Answer

Transitional justice is the process by which a newly installed regime seeks to redress the human rights violations and wrongs committed by members of the previous repressive government. One of the challenges of transitional justice is creating a sense of respect for the law. This requires confidence in the fairness of legal procedures. Another important goal is to educate the next generation about what occurred in the country to ensure that people will appreciate the importance of maintaining a democratic government that respects the rights of individuals.

Question 2

In multiplex relationships, individuals most likely will NOT engage in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   lumping
B)   negotiation
C)   coercion
D)   mediation C

Question 3

Identify and summarize three types of legal consciousness.

Accepted Answer

The before the law consciousness is held by individuals who view the law with awe and respect and as an objective and respected set of institutions and rules. They turn to the law when they experience severe problems and often experience frustration at trying to accomplish something in the legal system. Individuals who possess the with the law legal consciousness view the law as a "game" with a set of rules that can be used and manipulated by skillful players to achieve concrete goals. The last type of legal consciousness is against the law. Individuals with this consciousness view themselves as caught in the complexity and power of the law and engage in what the authors call "acts of individual resistance" to avoid being controlled by the law.

Question 4

Litigation involves an impartial third party who in response to a request has the authority to intervene and issue a decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

John and Tom were involved in a fight in which John ends up killing Tom. Tom's brother then retaliates by killing John's uncle. This form of dispute resolution is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   coercion
B)   lumping
C)   blood revenge
D)   avoidance

Question 6

The Disability Act intended to combat day-to-day areas of discrimination confronting people with disabilities was signed in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   1988
B)   1990
C)   1994
D)   1999

Question 7

Judge Judy would be an example of what form of alternative dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   screening panel
B)   ombudsmen
C)   rent-a-judge
D)   med-arb

Question 8

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan, which caused his car to have substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan for the cost of the car repairs. He confronts Suzan with this issue. This stage of disputing is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   conflict
B)   resolution
C)   grievance
D)   dispute

Question 9

In Court annexed arbitration, judges refer civil suits to an individual who issues a quick, nonbinding decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An individual feels wronged and confronts the offending party by communicating feelings of injustice making both parties aware of disagreement. Under which stage of disputing does this fall?

Accepted Answer

A)   grievance
B)   preconflict
C)   conflict
D)   dispute

Question 11

Identify approximately how many sexually harassed women pursue legal action.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/10
B)   1/5
C)   1/6
D)   research on this topic was not conducted

Question 12

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan in an automobile accident which caused his car to have substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan, for the cost of the car repairs. This stage of disputing is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   conflict
B)   resolution
C)   grievance
D)   dispute

Question 13

When individuals sue on behalf of themselves and others of similar issues that is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   criminal suit
B)   judicial intervention suit
C)   class action suit
D)   civil rights suit

Question 14

Individuals possessing this form of legal consciousness believe the law is an objective and respected set of institutions and rules ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   before the law
B)   after the law
C)   with the law
D)   against the law

Question 15

Melanie, a 15-year-old girl, is at an emergency room and she is telling the doctors she is 18 in an attempt to receive treatment without the permission and knowledge of her parents. She most likely possesses what style of legal consciousness ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   before the law
B)   after the law
C)   with the law
D)   against the law

Question 16

Explain, in a summary sentence, how both the social structure of a society and a society's legal culture influence the form of disputing. Provide an example from a small-scale society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain, in a summary sentence, how both...

Question 17

Explain and summarize Judicial intervention as a new area of litigation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain and summarize Judicial intervention as a...

Question 18

Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. Instead of taking him to court she decides to move out of their house and cut all contact with her husband. She is exercising ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   lumping
B)   avoidance
C)   coercion
D)   arbitration

Question 19

This alternative to disputing involves an individual believing they were harmed and deciding to walk away from the situation rather than pursue a grievance.

Accepted Answer

A)   avoidance
B)   lumping
C)   coercion
D)   blood revenge

Question 20

Avoidance is when an individual who believes he or she is harmed walks away from the situation and ends the relationship rather than pursue grievance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Dispute Resolution

Explain the concept of transitional justice and identify some of the challenges associated with it.

In multiplex relationships, individuals most likely will NOT engage in ______.

Identify and summarize three types of legal consciousness.

Litigation involves an impartial third party who in response to a request has the authority to intervene and issue a decision.

John and Tom were involved in a fight in which John ends up killing Tom. Tom's brother then retaliates by killing John's uncle. This form of dispute resolution is called ______.

The Disability Act intended to combat day-to-day areas of discrimination confronting people with disabilities was signed in ______.

Judge Judy would be an example of what form of alternative dispute resolution?

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan, which caused his car to have substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan for the cost of the car repairs. He confronts Suzan with this issue. This stage of disputing is ______.

In Court annexed arbitration, judges refer civil suits to an individual who issues a quick, nonbinding decision.

An individual feels wronged and confronts the offending party by communicating feelings of injustice making both parties aware of disagreement. Under which stage of disputing does this fall?

Identify approximately how many sexually harassed women pursue legal action.

Andrew is rear-ended by Suzan in an automobile accident which caused his car to have substantial damage. Andrew believes he is entitled to reimbursement by Suzan, for the cost of the car repairs. This stage of disputing is ______.

When individuals sue on behalf of themselves and others of similar issues that is called ______.

Individuals possessing this form of legal consciousness believe the law is an objective and respected set of institutions and rules ______.

Melanie, a 15-year-old girl, is at an emergency room and she is telling the doctors she is 18 in an attempt to receive treatment without the permission and knowledge of her parents. She most likely possesses what style of legal consciousness ______.

Explain, in a summary sentence, how both the social structure of a society and a society's legal culture influence the form of disputing. Provide an example from a small-scale society.

Explain and summarize Judicial intervention as a new area of litigation.

Jessica has had an abusive relationship with her husband. Instead of taking him to court she decides to move out of their house and cut all contact with her husband. She is exercising ______.

This alternative to disputing involves an individual believing they were harmed and deciding to walk away from the situation rather than pursue a grievance.

Avoidance is when an individual who believes he or she is harmed walks away from the situation and ends the relationship rather than pursue grievance.