LEGL 2700: Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Discovery Definition The trading of information leading up to the trial
Interrogatories A discovery method: A series of written questions presented to the
opposing party
Request for Production of Documents A discovery method: Either party asking the other to provide certain
documents
Deposition A discovery method: lawyer orally asks questions of possible witness
Request A discovery method: A request for an admission
What is Voir Dire and what does it translate to in Voir Dire is the preliminary examination of a jury pool. It translates to
English "Speaking the Truth"
For Clause Challenge States that clause or reason needs to be given to excuse a prospective
juror ( juror admits bias or prejudice, juror has personal connection to case)
How many 'For Clause Challenges' can a party be Unlimited
granted
, Peremptory Challenge States that no clause or reason needs to be given to excuse a prospective
juror
How many Peremptory Challenges can a party be A party can only be granted a limited amount
granted
When it comes to Peremptory Challenges, what are race and gender
the ONLY two things that it CANNOT be based on.
In criminal cases, who has the burden of proof? Prosecution
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt In a Criminal Case: the jury must be almost certain that the defendant
committed the crime
In Civil Cases, who has the burden of proof? Plantiff
Preponderance of Evidence 1 of the 2 things that must be present in the 'standard of proof' in a Civil
case
Clear and Convincing Proof 1 of the 2 things that must be present in the 'standard of proof' in a Civil
case
Job of the Jury to determine what the facts are and to apply the law to these facts as
instructed by the judge
Verdict decision by the jury announced in a courtroom when jury's deliberations
are over
A party has a right to ______ appeal if procedures are Only One
followed. May get more if higher court room agrees
to hear the case
The supreme court has how many justices 9
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by ________, with Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President, with the Senate's
the Senate's approval. approval.
Writ of Certiorari formal order from higher court, asking a lower court to hand over a case
for their review
How many Supreme Court Justices must vote for Four out of Nine
certiorari for a case to be heard?
What if Supreme Court refuses to hear a case? The ruling from the lower court is upheld
CORRECT Answers
Discovery Definition The trading of information leading up to the trial
Interrogatories A discovery method: A series of written questions presented to the
opposing party
Request for Production of Documents A discovery method: Either party asking the other to provide certain
documents
Deposition A discovery method: lawyer orally asks questions of possible witness
Request A discovery method: A request for an admission
What is Voir Dire and what does it translate to in Voir Dire is the preliminary examination of a jury pool. It translates to
English "Speaking the Truth"
For Clause Challenge States that clause or reason needs to be given to excuse a prospective
juror ( juror admits bias or prejudice, juror has personal connection to case)
How many 'For Clause Challenges' can a party be Unlimited
granted
, Peremptory Challenge States that no clause or reason needs to be given to excuse a prospective
juror
How many Peremptory Challenges can a party be A party can only be granted a limited amount
granted
When it comes to Peremptory Challenges, what are race and gender
the ONLY two things that it CANNOT be based on.
In criminal cases, who has the burden of proof? Prosecution
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt In a Criminal Case: the jury must be almost certain that the defendant
committed the crime
In Civil Cases, who has the burden of proof? Plantiff
Preponderance of Evidence 1 of the 2 things that must be present in the 'standard of proof' in a Civil
case
Clear and Convincing Proof 1 of the 2 things that must be present in the 'standard of proof' in a Civil
case
Job of the Jury to determine what the facts are and to apply the law to these facts as
instructed by the judge
Verdict decision by the jury announced in a courtroom when jury's deliberations
are over
A party has a right to ______ appeal if procedures are Only One
followed. May get more if higher court room agrees
to hear the case
The supreme court has how many justices 9
Supreme Court Justices are appointed by ________, with Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President, with the Senate's
the Senate's approval. approval.
Writ of Certiorari formal order from higher court, asking a lower court to hand over a case
for their review
How many Supreme Court Justices must vote for Four out of Nine
certiorari for a case to be heard?
What if Supreme Court refuses to hear a case? The ruling from the lower court is upheld
