Legal vocabulary 1
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of armed robbery?
The act of stealing without using weapons
The crime of stealing from somewhere or someone using weapons
The act of stealing from someone without their knowledge
The act of stealing from a public place
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a prenuptial agreement refer to?
An agreement between friends
An official document signed by two people before they get married that says what will happen to their possessions and/or children if they divorce
An agreement between business partners
An agreement between siblings
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CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a barrister?
A type of lawyer who gives financial advice
A type of lawyer who gives specialised legal advice and can argue a case in both higher and lower courts
A type of lawyer who deals with real estate
A type of lawyer who deals with immigration cases
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a judge?
To provide counseling services
To represent clients in court
To decide how a person who is guilty of a crime should be punished or make decisions on legal matters
To provide medical advice
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a witness statement?
A formal written request for compensation
A document specifying the facts relied upon in a case
A signed document recording the evidence of a witness
A document showing the facts of a legal case
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a claim form?
To make evidence available
To resolve disputes between parties
To specify the facts relied upon in a case
To make a formal written request for compensation
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'disclose' mean?
To resolve disputes
To make evidence available
To hide evidence
To specify facts in a case
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
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