Unit 8 Gateway Review

Connie Hagrave's tree fell in the last storm and damaged the car of her neighbor, Andy Collin. Connie did not have insurance that covered this type of accident and has not paid Andy for the damage. Andy decides to sue Connie in court. Which type of lawsuit will this be?

• Civil
• Criminal
• Military
• Consitutional

Which actions identify an important impact of the rule of law?

• Decisions by the government are based on the law.
• Government leaders can change the law without notice.
• Peope accused of crimes against the state are tried in secret
• Different social classes enjoy different legal rights and privileges.

Jack sues Jill in Florida Circuit Court for a personal injury. Jack claims Jull hit him while she was driving carelessly and texting on her cell phone. Jill denies his claim. On what grounds could the judge grant Jack's request for summary judgement on this claim?

• The judge doesn't think that Jill's witnesses are very believable
• The jury has indicated that it prefers Jack's version of the accident.
• Many experts believe that texting while driving is likely to cause accidents.
• The evidence in Jack's favor is so overwhelming that it would be unreasonable to think otherwise.

Jack lives in Miami. He has a contract dispute with a hotel owner in Tampa for $40,000. In which court should Jack seek help?

• US District Court
• Florida Circuit Court
• Florida County Court
• Florida District Court of Appeal

These four phrases are grouped together. What would be the title of this group? 1) Statutory Law 2) Constitutional Law 3) Common Law 4) Case Law

• Historical Law Codes
• Sources of American Law
• The Separation of Powers
• The Enforcement of Contractual Agreements

Complete the missing step to a civil case in Florida. 1) Case is tried in a Florida Circuit Court 2) ????????????????? 3) Losing party appeals to Florida Supreme Court

• Losing party appeals to US District Court
• Losing party appeals to Florida County Court
• Losing party appeals to US Circuit Court of Appeals
• Losing party appeals to Florida District Court of Appeals

How does an appellate court differ from a trial court?

• An appellate court allows the defendant to cross-examine witnesses
• Neither party to a lawsuit has any opportunity to address an appellate court
• An appellate court reviews the record to see if errors were committed in applying the law
• An appellate court uses a jury to reach conclusions from the evidence about disputed facts

Which type of law is involved with this headline: "WOMAN SUES ROCKSTAR FOR DIVROCE -- DEMANDS CUSTONDY OF THEIR THREE CHILDREN"

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
• Military Law
• Constitutional Law

Which type of law is involved with this headline: "MRS. D ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF SELLING NUCLEAR ARMS SECRETS TO RUSSIA"

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
• Military Law
• Constitutional Law

Which type of law is involved with this headline: "SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR THEFT OF FAMED PICASSO DRAWINGS FROM LOCAL MUSEUM"

• Civil Law
• Criminal Law
• Military Law
• Constitutional Law