wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Criminal and Civil Law and Procedure

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Investigation is the first step in a trial procedure?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What are the two remedies available in a civil lawsuit?

a)

Jail, Damages

b)

Damages, Probation

c)

Damages, Injunction

d)

Injunction, Fine

3.

Compensatory damages are meant to place the injured party in the position he/she was in prior to the _______.

a)

Incident

b)

Accident

c)

Injury/Loss

d)

Trial

4.

A trial begins with

a)

Opening statement

b)

Subpoena

c)

Complaint

d)

Motion

5.

A Summons and Complaint is filed by the

a)

Plaintiff

b)

Defendant

6.

An injury or loss can occur from an act or an omission?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Punitive damages are generally only awarded in an ___________ tort case.

a)

Negligence

b)

Accidental

c)

Intentional

d)

Crazy

8.

Voir dire is

a)

Process of examining jurors

b)

The final verdict in a trial

c)

The trial process

d)

Verdict direct

9.

Who gives jury instructions about the law?

a)

Plaintiff

b)

Defendant

c)

Law clerk

d)

Judge

10.

Attorney's can charge an hourly rate plus a percentage of the monetary damage award/settlement?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The two types of damages are _____________ and punitive

a)

Voluntary

b)

Intentional

c)

Compensatory

d)

Compulsive

12.

Which of the following is NOT an example of compensatory damages?

a)

Loss of wages

b)

Medical fees

c)

Money for pain and suffering

d)

Award to punish

13.

An injunction is

a)

Monetary award

b)

Court Order for a person to do or not to do something

c)

Where two roads meet

d)

Compensatory damages

14.

Which of the following is NOT a defense in a criminal case?

a)

Immunity

b)

Self-defense

c)

Criminal insanity

d)

All of the above are defenses in a criminal case.

15.

Any penalty provided by law and imposed by a court is

a)

Punishment

b)

Crime

c)

Misdemeanor

d)

Felony

16.

A Subpoena is given to a _____________ to ensure they will appear in court to testify.

a)

Plaintiff

b)

Defendant

c)

Witness

d)

Juror

17.

Each party, or their attorney, must give a _________ at the conclusion of the trial.

a)

Prize

b)

Verdict

c)

Jury instruction

d)

Closing statement

18.

What is the first step in the trial process?

a)

Preparation for trial

b)

Crime or injury is committed

c)

Investigation

d)

Opening statement

19.

Which offense is the most serious?

a)

Felony

b)

Misdemeanor

20.

Bail is

a)

Sum of money deposited to guarantee a Defendant will come to court

b)

Property pledged to guarantee a Defendant will come to court

c)

Both A and B