Legal System (11A)

A serious crime that comes with a jail sentence of more then a year. A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

Which court would deal with this situation: Florida sues Georgia over water way rights on their boarders

• FL Supreme Court

• GA Supreme Court

• US Supreme Court

• US District Court

The jury is deliberating on a trial. Nathan stole his neighbors car and wrecked the vehicle before abandoning it. This event was recorded on video and Nathan left his wallet with his ID in the vehicle. Jurors think he is guilty because there is so much evidence. What is this called?

• peremptory challenge

• beyond a reasonable doubt

• circumstantial evidence

• plea agreement

Deals with offenses against others, can use a fine or jail time as punishment

• Civil

• Criminal

• Military

• Constitutional

Deals with private rights and matters. Usually two sides suing each other

• Civil

• Criminal

• Military

• Constitutional

law which defines the role, powers, and structure of different entities within a state, namely, the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary; as well as the basic rights of citizens.

• Civil

• Criminal

• Military

• Constitutional

What is the purpose of a grand jury?

• to select citizens to become jurors

• determines if there is enough evidence to press charges

• decides is the defendant is guilty or innocent

• to think of what a punishment should be for a verdict

Which type of law would help settle a dispute between two people if they disagree with a contract?

• Criminal

• Civil

• Constitutional

• Statutory

Which law deals with these topics: Divorce, Adoption, Marriage

• Civil

• Criminal

• Military

• Constitutional

Any "lesser" criminal act in some common law legal systems. Are generally punished less severely with less jail time or a monetary fine.

• Felony

• Misdemeanor