CORRECT Answers
The Person or entity who initiates a civil lawsuit by suing another party is a - CORRECT
ANSWER -plaintiff
in the ___ system, judges make decision based on precedents established by previous generations
of case law, thus creating a body of law seperation from statutory law - CORRECT
ANSWER -common law
a defendant is found guilty and is sentenced to one year in person. This outcome is possible in -
CORRECT ANSWER -criminal law
max dives negligently and runs violet,injuring her. Violet sues max for the cost of her medical
expenses,plus an award for pain and suffering.this would be considered - CORRECT
ANSWER -tort law
Johnny shot a man in Reno just o watch him die. to convict him of first-degree murder.the
prosecution must demonstrate his guilt - CORRECT ANSWER -beyond a reasonable
doubt
both criminal law and tort law usually fall within the scoop of - CORRECT ANSWER -
state law
What part of the U.S Constitution states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and
that no federal or state law may contradict it - CORRECT ANSWER -Supremacy Clause
The Federal government has sole lawmaking post over all of these matters, except - CORRECT
ANSWER -The environment
A plaintiff who experienced discrimination based on disability has a choice of suing under either
the federal American with disabilities act or the state fair employment and housing act the state
, law offers greater protection. The plaintiff - CORRECT ANSWER -May sure under either
law
Which amendment to the U.S constitution state that private property cannot be taken for public
use without just competition - CORRECT ANSWER -Fifth
The fifth and fourteenth amendments both state that - CORRECT ANSWER -No one shall
be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
the Declaration of Right - CORRECT ANSWER -is found within the state constitution and
offers greater protection than the bill if rights
the two houses of california legislature are known as the - CORRECT ANSWER -senate
and assembly
Which of the following is the expensive method of dispute resoution - CORRECT
ANSWER -mediation
a dispute resolution method in which a neutral third party facilitates discussion between
parties,but does not impose a decision is - CORRECT ANSWER -...
A Contract requires the parties to use binding arbitration for any disputes that arise in connection
with the contract. this is known as - CORRECT ANSWER -both B and C
(Mandatory,Voluntary arbitration)
all of the following determine whether a court has jurisdiction,except - CORRECT
ANSWER -what state the parties reside in
if a plaintiff brings suit in the federal court system,the case will first be heard in a - CORRECT
ANSWER -district court