Law and Order: Unit 3 Review

Which is the second tier of courts in the federal system?

• US Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Circuit Court

• Bankruptcy Court

What is a decision by a judge or jury?

• Warrant

• Summons

• Settlement

• Verdict

Who is the person bringing accusations against another in a civil case?

• Prosecutor

• Plea bargainer

• Plaintiff

• Police officer

Civil cases can be tried by a jury or what other method?

• Petition

• Bench trial

• Motion of Summary Judgments

• Settlement

What is it called when a court reviews the facts and evidence of a civil case to determine whether there is basis for a trial?

• Motion of Summary Judgments

• Petition

• Settlement

• Bench trial

Which is NOT an example of a civil case?

• Divorce

• Custody

• Contract dispute

• Piracy

Who has the final say on both criminal and civil cases?

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Who helps the offender through the case and is charged with protecting the rights of the offender?

• Defense attorney

• Plaintiff

• Prosecuting attorney

• Respondent

Who is responsible for preparing a case against an offender in a criminal case?

• Defense attorney

• Plaintiff

• Prosecuting attorney

• Respondent

What is similar to plea bargaining in that it lessens an offender's punishment for her crime?

• Pre-Trial Diversion

• Settlement

• Warrant

• Verdict