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It is important that interpreters possess at least a basic understanding of the US
Legal System. Interpreters should know what the acronym ABA represents. The
letters stand for:
A. American Barre Association
B. American Bar Association
C. American Benefits Association
D. American Buyer's Association
Ans: American Bar Association
All of the following are examples of legal services: assistance with a legal
matter; giving legal advice; filing legal documents; sending letters; and
representation in official hearings and other legal proceedings.
True
False
Ans: True
A law firm is an example of a legal service provider.
True
False
Ans: True
A lawyer who is licensed in California could legally give basic legal advice to
clients in North Carolina.
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True
False
Ans: False
Choose the best answer. Which of the following is the key element in the
attorney-client relationship?
A. billing
B. advocacy
C. confidentiality
D. knowledge of the law
Ans: confidentiality
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. According to your reading, the US
has adopted a system known as ________, which is a balance of power
between the federal government and the states.
A. constitutional monarchy
B. constitutional democracy
C. federalism
D. confederacy
Ans: federalism
Choose one answer. There may be more than one correct answer for this
question, but you only need to choose one correct answer in order to receive
credit. According to your textbook, the US divides the legal system into two
sections. They are________ and _________.
A. federal; state
B. public; private
C. civil; criminal
Ans: A and C
Generally, civil court has the power to send someone to jail.
True
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False
Ans: False
Murder, assault, tax evasion and robbery are common examples of ______
charges.
A. civil
B. criminal
Ans: criminal
Civil cases are controlled by the person or government entity that files the case
with the court. This person or government entity is referred to as the________.
A. Prosecutor
B. Plaintiff
Ans: Plaintiff
In criminal cases, the ______ will decide what outcome to ask for.
A. Prosecutor
B. Plaintiff
Ans: Prosecutor
Civil and criminal cases that are related to the same event may be pending at
the same time.
True
False
Ans: True
According to what you have read, any interaction with civil courts generally does
not impact immigration status.
True
False
Ans: True
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Questions with Detailed Verified Answers
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It is important that interpreters possess at least a basic understanding of the US
Legal System. Interpreters should know what the acronym ABA represents. The
letters stand for:
A. American Barre Association
B. American Bar Association
C. American Benefits Association
D. American Buyer's Association
Ans: American Bar Association
All of the following are examples of legal services: assistance with a legal
matter; giving legal advice; filing legal documents; sending letters; and
representation in official hearings and other legal proceedings.
True
False
Ans: True
A law firm is an example of a legal service provider.
True
False
Ans: True
A lawyer who is licensed in California could legally give basic legal advice to
clients in North Carolina.
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True
False
Ans: False
Choose the best answer. Which of the following is the key element in the
attorney-client relationship?
A. billing
B. advocacy
C. confidentiality
D. knowledge of the law
Ans: confidentiality
Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. According to your reading, the US
has adopted a system known as ________, which is a balance of power
between the federal government and the states.
A. constitutional monarchy
B. constitutional democracy
C. federalism
D. confederacy
Ans: federalism
Choose one answer. There may be more than one correct answer for this
question, but you only need to choose one correct answer in order to receive
credit. According to your textbook, the US divides the legal system into two
sections. They are________ and _________.
A. federal; state
B. public; private
C. civil; criminal
Ans: A and C
Generally, civil court has the power to send someone to jail.
True
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False
Ans: False
Murder, assault, tax evasion and robbery are common examples of ______
charges.
A. civil
B. criminal
Ans: criminal
Civil cases are controlled by the person or government entity that files the case
with the court. This person or government entity is referred to as the________.
A. Prosecutor
B. Plaintiff
Ans: Plaintiff
In criminal cases, the ______ will decide what outcome to ask for.
A. Prosecutor
B. Plaintiff
Ans: Prosecutor
Civil and criminal cases that are related to the same event may be pending at
the same time.
True
False
Ans: True
According to what you have read, any interaction with civil courts generally does
not impact immigration status.
True
False
Ans: True
