02.01 Criminal vs. Civil Law
Which of these reflects the methods of dispute resolution from least formal to most formal? - correct
answer Informal talk, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, court action
Which type of case is part of civil law? - correct answer Tort
What is the process of screening potential jurors during the jury selection process? - correct answer
Voir dire
Which phrase describes the "Closing Statements" phase of a trial? - correct answer
Each lawyer has a final opportunity to appeal to the judge and jury.
In which scenario would a justice write a concurring opinion? - correct answer
A justice ruled alongside the majority, but their reasons differed from those that led to the majority
opinion.
A private citizen files a lawsuit against you for the damage you caused to their vehicle in a collision.
What type of case is it? - correct answer Civil
A customer and a business owner have a conflict regarding the business's refund policy. There is a large
amount of money at stake, but both parties wish to avoid going to court. They have agreed, however, to
allow a third party to decide and settle their dispute. Which method of dispute resolution will they use?
- correct answer *Arbitration
Two former roommates are arguing over who must pay a bill for damages to their old apartment.
Private negotiation has failed, but they still wish to keep costs as low as possible. Which method of
dispute resolution will they try next? - correct answer Mediation
Which of these reflects the methods of dispute resolution from least formal to most formal? - correct
answer Informal talk, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, court action
Which type of case is part of civil law? - correct answer Tort
What is the process of screening potential jurors during the jury selection process? - correct answer
Voir dire
Which phrase describes the "Closing Statements" phase of a trial? - correct answer
Each lawyer has a final opportunity to appeal to the judge and jury.
In which scenario would a justice write a concurring opinion? - correct answer
A justice ruled alongside the majority, but their reasons differed from those that led to the majority
opinion.
A private citizen files a lawsuit against you for the damage you caused to their vehicle in a collision.
What type of case is it? - correct answer Civil
A customer and a business owner have a conflict regarding the business's refund policy. There is a large
amount of money at stake, but both parties wish to avoid going to court. They have agreed, however, to
allow a third party to decide and settle their dispute. Which method of dispute resolution will they use?
- correct answer *Arbitration
Two former roommates are arguing over who must pay a bill for damages to their old apartment.
Private negotiation has failed, but they still wish to keep costs as low as possible. Which method of
dispute resolution will they try next? - correct answer Mediation
