Law and Ethics Quiz Wk 1 UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of default? - CORRECT
ANSWER Failure of the defendant to fulfill an obligation
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of affirmation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ratification of a trial court's decision
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of sequestered? - CORRECT
ANSWER A jury is separated from the community during a trial
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of rejoinder? - CORRECT
ANSWER Defendant's answer to the plaintiff
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of beyond a reasonable doubt? -
CORRECT ANSWER No other explanation can be derived from the facts—evidence
Which method of dispute resolution is most typically incorporated as a condition in business
contracts for potential disputes? - CORRECT ANSWER Arbitration
If the goal is to determine procedures for changing the law, which of the following is the best
tool that matches that goal? - CORRECT ANSWER ***Not deter crime
If the goal is to remedy social injustice, which of the following is the best tool that matches
that goal? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent discrimination
If U.S. law discriminates against a particular class of persons in order to achieve a critical,
compelling state interest, it must pass the __________ test in order to be lawful. - CORRECT
ANSWER Strict scrutiny
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of default? - CORRECT
ANSWER Failure of the defendant to fulfill an obligation
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of affirmation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Ratification of a trial court's decision
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of sequestered? - CORRECT
ANSWER A jury is separated from the community during a trial
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of rejoinder? - CORRECT
ANSWER Defendant's answer to the plaintiff
In the context of a court case process, what is the definition of beyond a reasonable doubt? -
CORRECT ANSWER No other explanation can be derived from the facts—evidence
Which method of dispute resolution is most typically incorporated as a condition in business
contracts for potential disputes? - CORRECT ANSWER Arbitration
If the goal is to determine procedures for changing the law, which of the following is the best
tool that matches that goal? - CORRECT ANSWER ***Not deter crime
If the goal is to remedy social injustice, which of the following is the best tool that matches
that goal? - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent discrimination
If U.S. law discriminates against a particular class of persons in order to achieve a critical,
compelling state interest, it must pass the __________ test in order to be lawful. - CORRECT
ANSWER Strict scrutiny
