Roots 2.3: Cred and Jur, Jus, Jud

Which term describes a person who is easily convinced or fooled?

• Credible

• Credulous

• Incredulous

• Creditor

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Analyze the relationship between "creditor" and "credit" and explain how they are connected in terms of belief and financial transactions.

• A creditor is someone who lends money, believing they will be repaid, while credit is the trust given to the borrower.

• A creditor is someone who borrows money, while credit is the act of lending money.

• A creditor is someone who manages money, while credit is the interest charged on loans.

• A creditor is someone who saves money, while credit is the amount saved.

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

What is the primary role of a "judge" in a courtroom?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws and settle controversies

• To enforce laws

• To write legal documents

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Evaluate the statement: "An incredible story is one that is easily believed." Justify your reasoning.

• True, because incredible means believable.

• False, because incredible means not believable.

• True, because incredible means reliable.

• False, because incredible means easily fooled.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which term refers to a set of religious beliefs or principles?

• Credulous

• Creed

• Credential

• Creditor

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

How does "discredit" differ from "credible" in terms of belief and trust?

• Discredit means to believe, while credible means to reject as untrue.

• Discredit means to reject as untrue, while credible means believable.

• Discredit means reliable, while credible means to refuse to believe.

• Discredit means to prove, while credible means to doubt.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "jurisdiction" refer to in the context of law?

• The creation of laws

• The enforcement of laws

• The territory where laws are applied

• The interpretation of laws

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Explain how "perjury" impacts the legal system and the pursuit of justice.

• Perjury strengthens the legal system by ensuring truthfulness.

• Perjury undermines the legal system by introducing falsehoods.

• Perjury has no impact on the legal system.

• Perjury is a minor offense with little consequence.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which term describes a person who is an expert in law?

• Jurist

• Judge

• Jury

• Just

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CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

Compare and contrast "justice" and "justification" in terms of their roles in legal proceedings.

• Justice is the act of proving something true, while justification is fairness.

• Justice is fairness, while justification is the act of proving something true.

• Justice and justification both mean fairness.

• Justice and justification both mean proving something true.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6