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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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One of the purposes of the US judicial system is to _____.

A
Investigate crimes quickly
B
Resolve conflicts peacefully
C
Enforce laws equally
D
Develop laws that keep people safe
4

In a criminal case, the state’s case is represented by the _____.

A
Public defender
B
Judge
C
Prosecutor
D
None of the above
5

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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When the court forces an individual to follow through with an act or to refrain from taking an action, they are using _____.

A
Damages
B
Coercion
C
Remedies
D
Complaints
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Most serious violent crimes are considered _____.

A
Felonies
B
Misdemeanors
C
Blue-collar crimes
D
White-collar crimes
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Brandon steals Frank’s watch. Brandon is caught by the police. 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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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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If there are two lawyers with similar experience and fees, you should make a decision by _____.

A
Asking other lawyers for recommendations
B
Comparing the clothing that the lawyers were wearing
C
Choosing the lawyer with higher fees
D
Flipping a coin and trusting fate and luck

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