Law & Society Unit 1 (Ch. 1-6)

Front

The study of law and legal philosophy defines which term?

Back

Jurisprudence

Front

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the concept of rule of law?
Options:
Politicians may be exempt from this rule
The law appeals equally to everyone
No one is above the law
Laws should be created through democratic processes

Back

Politicians may be exempt from this rule

Front

Shared rules of conduct that tell people how to act in specific situations defines which term?

Back

Norms

Front

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of folkways?
Options:
They have great moral significance
They are common customs
Violation of folkways does not endanger others
They are a type of norm

Back

They have great moral significance

Front

Are felonies major crimes (prison sentence over 1 year) and misdemeanors minor crimes (prison less than 1 year)?

Back

True

Front

Which category of civil law would deal with lawsuits brought for negligence or recklessness? Options: Family, Property, Contract, Tort

Back

Tort

Front

In a criminal case, what is the role of the prosecutor?

Back

Person bringing the charges; represents the state

Front

What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?

Back

Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

Front

What is the person who is wronged (or has filed a lawsuit) called in a civil case?

Back

Plaintiff/Complainant

Front

What sociological/psychological effect was established after perceptions surrounding the Kitty Genovese case?

Back

Bystander effect