Law & Order: Unit 2 Test

Match the following

• dismissing a juror

• Misdemeanor

• avoids a trial

• Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

• standard of proof in criminal case

• Peremptory Challenge

• 1 year imprisonment

• Felony

• less serious crime

• Plea Bargain

Match the following

• fair treatment & citizen rights

• Plaintiff

• state or government attorney

• Defendant

• Civil Case bringer

• Prosecutor

• 3rd party dispute settler

• Due Process

• an individual charged with a crime

• Arbitration

The standard of proof in a civil case is called "by a preponderance of the evidence".

• True

• False

Which of the following are methods of dispute settlement?

• formal talk

• negotiation

• Mediation

• arbitration

• court action

Cases involving a violation of local, state, or federal laws (Public Law) are __________. 

• criminal law

• civil law

Cases involving one party attempting to seek payment or resolution of damages caused by another party are ___________.

• criminal law

• civil law

The court that reviews cases and issues tried in lower courts is called the __________ court.

• federal

• appelate

• state

• district

The vast majority of legal cases are handled by state courts.

• true

• false

Becoming a lawyer: what test does a person take in their 3rd year of law school?

• LSAT

• Bar Exam

• MPRE

• LSAC

Place the first 4 steps of a trial in order below.

• Cross-Examination by Defense

• Direct Examination by Plaintiff or Prosecutor

• Opening Statements by Defense

• Opening Statements by Plaintiff or Prosecutor