Law Studies Final Reivew

Does this scenario fall under Civil or Criminal Law? Individuals may go to court to sue a person who has broken a contract with them.

• Neither

• Civil

• Criminal

Employees who are subjected to race discrimination may sue the employer. Discrimination laws help

• Representing the will of the majority

• Protecting the rights of the minority

• Promoting basic human rights

Answer explanation

Discrimination laws help in protecting the rights of the minority, including employees who are subjected to race discrimination and allowing them to sue the employer for such actions.

In a civil case, what is the name of the party who is being sued?

(a)  

Which court would handle the following dispute/case? Oklahoma sues Texas for dumping waste in a river that borders both states. Damages are estimated in the millions.

• Texas State Court

• Federal Court

Answer explanation

The correct court to handle the dispute between Oklahoma and Texas over waste dumping in a river would be the Federal Court due to the interstate nature of the case and the estimated damages in the millions.

Whatever you tell your attorney about your case is private and confidential is known as:

• Attorney-client privilege

• Retainer

• Contingency Fee

The long-term, pathological use of alcohol or drugs, characterized by daily intoxication, inability to reduce consumption and impairment in social or occupational functioning is known as:

• Drug and alcohol curiosity

• Substance Abuse

• Normal drug or narcotics use

• Normal alcohol consumption

Blood Alcohol Concentration ("BAC") cannot be detected through which of the following?

• Blood

• Urine

• Breath

• Hair sample

A crime for which the potential penalty is imprisonment for one year or less is called a:

(a)  

Someone who helps another commit a crime is a/an:

• Accomplice

• Principal

Felony-murder is when a murder is committed during another felony including robbery, arson, or sexual assault.

• True

• False