Chapter 1 Street Law Quiz

Which term: the person accused of committing the

crime?

• defendant

• prosecutor

• district attorney

• plaintiff

Which term: serious criminal offense punishable with more than one year in prison

• felony

• misdemeanor

• civil action

• criminal law

Which term: less serious criminal offense punishable by sentence of one year or less in prison

• misdemeanor

• felony

• civil action

• criminal law

In a civil case, the plaintiff wins by convincing the jury (or the judge) by overwhelming evidence.

To win a lawsuit a party must have more convincing proof evidence.

• Limited Government

• beyond a reasonable doubt

• Preponderance of evidence

• separation of powers

Which term: a noncriminal lawsuit brought on by a person who feels wronged or injured by another person.

• civil action

• criminal law

• felony

• misdemeanor

Which term: the branch of law dealing with crimes and punishments

• criminal law

• felony

• misdemeanor

• civil law

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

• Plantiff

• District Attorney

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.

• Plantiff

• Principal

• Prosecutor

Which term: lawyer

• attorney

• professional

• president

• councilman

Which term: rules/regulations that give authority to the government to protect the rights of citizens

• law

• jury

• policy

• injunctions