You and the Legal System Answers

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Which of the following can be used as a penalty in a civil case?

A
Four years in prison
B
The death penalty
C
$40,000 fine
D
One and a half years in prison
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If you are accused of a criminal act, you can substantially lower your legal costs by _____.

A
Threatening your lawyer
B
Accepting a public defender
C
Hiring a private attorney.
D
Lying to your lawyer about your guilt
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In a criminal case, the state’s case is represented by the _____.

A
Public defender
B
Judge
C
Prosecutor
D
None of the above
4

The process of bringing a complaint and filing an answer is known as the _____.

A
Trials
B
Coercions
C
Pleadings
D
Counterclaim
5

Most serious violent crimes are considered _____.

A
Felonies
B
Misdemeanors
C
Blue-collar crimes
D
White-collar crimes
6

While crossing the street, Cosette is hit by Jean’s car. Cosette is severely injured and is sent to the hospital. Police charge Jean with reckless driving What kind of court will this matter be tried in?

A
Civil court
B
Criminal court
C
Appellate court
D
Kangaroo court
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George works in an office where smoking is allowed. George develops lung cancer and sues his company, Lennie L.L.C., for hazardous work conditions. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?

A
Civil court
B
Criminal court
C
Appellate court
D
Kangaroo court
8

When the government charges an individual with committing a crime, it falls under _____.

A
Criminal law
B
Civil law
C
Critical law
D
Civilian law
9

When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.

A
Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your case
B
Haggle with the attorney for lower fees
C
Ask questions to help you determine their competence
D
Notice how many people work at their office
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The branch of government that interprets the laws is the _____.

A
Judicial branch
B
Legislative branch
C
Executive branch
D
Fourth Estate

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