Chapter 4 CJT

Which of the following is an example of statutory law?

• Common law

• Ohio Revised Code

• Case law

• Penal code

What is a tort?

• A breach of contract

• A wrongful act, damage, or injury not involving a breach of contract

• A criminal offense

• A legal agreement

Which party in a civil suit is responsible for proving their case?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Judge

• Jury

What is not a result of a civil law violation?

• Criminal charges

• Contract violation

• Tort

• Personal wrong

How do criminal law and administrative regulations relate?

• They never overlap

• They always overlap

• They may overlap

• They are identical

What is NOT a focus of administrative law?

• Controlling business activities

• Regulating individual behavior

• Establishing tax laws

• Defining criminal penalties

Which of the following best describes the concept of precedent?

• A new law created by the legislature

• A legal principle based on previous judicial decisions

• A guideline for creating new laws

• A rule that applies only to civil cases

Why is the principle of stare decisis important in the legal system?

• It allows for the creation of new laws

• It ensures that similar cases are decided in a consistent manner

• It permits judges to ignore past decisions

• It applies only to criminal cases

Which crime is typically punishable by incarceration in a local confinement facility?

• Felony

• Infraction

• Misdemeanor

• Espionage

How long must incarceration be to classify an offense as a felony?

• Less than six months

• At least one year

• Exactly six months

• More than two years