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Civil and Criminal Law Flashcard

Civil and Criminal Law Flashcard

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Social Studies

10th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a civil lawsuit, who is the individual or entity that initiates the legal proceedings?

Back

Plaintiff

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is a key difference between Criminal and Civil proceedings? Civil Case - Private citizen versus private citizen. Criminal Case - Government versus private citizen.

Back

Civil Case involves private citizens, while Criminal Case involves the government against a private citizen.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which type of court is Ms. Smith most likely to appear? (SSCG14e) (DOK2) Options: Civil Court, Family Court, Traffic Court, Criminal Court

Back

Criminal Court

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of court is Mrs. Mann likely to find a solution to her problem with the soap distributor?

Back

Civil Court

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What must law enforcement do immediately after taking a suspect into custody?

Back

The suspect is informed of their Miranda Rights.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which BEST describes the way the Fourteenth Amendment affected the states?

Back

States had to give all citizens equal protection under the law.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to legal counsel in criminal cases?

Back

Sixth Amendment

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