Civil and Criminal Law Flashcard

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

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Plaintiff

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Which is a key difference between Criminal and Civil proceedings?

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Civil Case - Private citizen versus private citizen. Criminal Case- Government versus private citizen.

Front

In which type of court is Ms. Smith most likely to appear?

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Criminal Court

Front

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

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Civil Court

Front

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

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The suspect is informed of their Miranda Rights.

Front

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

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

Front

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

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Sixth Amendment

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Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, when can the government lawfully conduct a search and seizure of a person's property?

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When there is probable cause and a search warrant is issued.

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Criminal law is BEST described as laws that:

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defines what a crime is and provides for punishing those who commit crimes.

Front

What crime is committed when someone alters a document with the intent to deceive?

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Forgery