English for Law: Mid-Term Test

What is the role of a plaintiff in a lawsuit?

• To decide the case

• To defend the accused

• To initiate the lawsuit

• To settle the case privately

The term "defendant" refers to:

• The party initiating the lawsuit

• The accused in a case

• The judge’s assistant

• The arbitrator in a dispute

Jurisdiction is defined as:

• Legal authority of a court to hear a case

• The right of a lawyer to represent clients

• The power of police to enforce laws

• The authority of a judge to rule over any matter

A precedent is:

• A legal document

• A previous ruling guiding future cases

• A type of trial process

• A judge’s final decision in a case

What is the primary duty of a judge?

• Represent clients in court

• Issue legal decisions based on evidence

• Enforce laws directly

• Write legal contracts

A lawyer’s responsibility includes:

• Filing lawsuits against defendants

• Providing legal advice and representing clients

• Conducting court trials without clients

• Presiding over court cases

Arbitration is a method where:

• Cases are resolved within the courtroom

• A neutral third party settles disputes outside of court

• The court directly settles disputes

• Lawyers meet without clients

Who is responsible for gathering evidence to prosecute a defendant?

• Plaintiff

• Defense attorney

• Prosecutor

• Arbitrator

The role of a paralegal is to:

• Make court decisions

• Support lawyers by conducting research and managing documents

• Lead client representation

• Write final rulings for judges

Why is law enforcement important?

• It only benefits the police

• It maintains social order and deters crime

• It serves as an advisory role

• It protects only certain individuals