Unit 1: Intro to Law and the Legal System

Front

If two companies have a disagreement over a business contract and decide to take the case to court, what type of law would handle their dispute?

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Civil Law

Front

A person sues their neighbor for damaging their property. This type of legal matter is handled under which branch of law?

Back

Civil Law

Front

A teenager is arrested for spray-painting graffiti on a public building. Which branch of law will deal with the case?

Back

Criminal Law

Front

A teenager is arrested for spray-painting graffiti on a public building. Which branch of law will deal with the case?

Back

Criminal Law

Front

When a person files a lawsuit against a company for selling a faulty product, what is this type of non-criminal lawsuit called?

Back

Civil Action

Front

If you sue a business because they used your photo without permission, what is the name for the lawsuit you would file?

Back

Civil Action

Front

Who is the attorney who represents the government in a criminal case?

Back

The prosecutor

Front

In a case of identity theft, the state's attorney brings charges against the suspect. This attorney is known as the:

Back

The prosecutor

Front

What is a serious crime that can be punished by more than one year in prison?

Back

Felony

Front

Arson, which is the act of intentionally setting a fire to a building, is classified as what type of crime?

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Felony