Street Law Chapter 7

Which term: the highest court in the United States

• Supreme Court

• Appeals Court

• District Court

• Traffic Court

John gets in a car a fender bender and talks to the other person involved and comes to an agreement

• Mediation

• Negotiation

• Arbitration

• Court Action

• Informal Talk

This form of dispute resolution can involve lawyers and the final decision is the judges

• Mediation

• Negotiation

• Arbitration

• Court Action

• Informal Talk

What is the primary purpose of Street Law education?

• To teach legal principles to non-lawyers

• To train lawyers in courtroom procedures

• To provide historical context of laws

• To focus on international law

Which of the following is a key component of effective negotiation?

• Aggression

• Compromise

• Silence

• Avoidance

In the context of Street Law, what does 'mediation' involve?

• A third party making a binding decision

• A third party facilitating a discussion

• A legal trial

• A private conversation

What is the role of a mediator in a dispute?

• To impose a decision

• To facilitate communication

• To represent one party

• To provide legal advice

Which of the following is an example of arbitration?

• A judge deciding a case

• A mediator helping parties reach a consensus

• An arbitrator making a binding decision

• Parties negotiating directly

What distinguishes arbitration from court action?

• Arbitration is less formal and binding

• Court action is non-binding

• Arbitration involves a jury

• Court action is quicker

Which of the following is a benefit of mediation?

• It is always legally binding

• It is confidential and voluntary

• It requires a judge

• It is the fastest method