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Legal Comm Unit 1 Study Guide - Justice

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ is the belief that everyone should get the same kind and amount of stuff.

a)

Justice as fairness

b)

Justice as equality

c)

Justice as merit

d)

Justice as need

2.

________ means any inequalities that exist in a social system should favor the least well-off, because this levels the playing field of society, a type of need-based justice.

a)

Justice as fairness

b)

Utilitarianism

c)

Libertarianism

d)

Egalitarianism

3.

________ means everyone shouldn’t get the same because our needs aren’t the same, get stuff based on what is needed.

a)

Need-based justice

b)

Equality-based justice

c)

Merit-based justice

d)

Retributive justice

4.

Justice means giving unequally based on what each person deserves.

a)

Merit-based justice

b)

Equality-based justice

c)

Need-based justice

d)

Retributive justice

5.

________ is the only way for justice to be satisfied is for a wrongdoer to suffer in proportion to the way they’ve made others suffer.

a)

Retributive justice

b)

Restorative justice

c)

Distributive justice

d)

Procedural justice

6.

________ is the focus on making amends, rather than on making the wrongdoer suffer.

a)

Restorative justice

b)

Retributive justice

c)

Punitive justice

d)

Deterrent justice

7.

________ means there’s no good to be found in vindictively causing pain to wrongdoers, but some form of punishment is still in order.

a)

Welfare maximization

b)

Retributivism

c)

Restorative justice

d)

Deterrence

8.

________ means giving wrongdoers help so they can learn how to get along in society and follow its rules.

a)

Rehabilitation

b)

Punishment

c)

Deterrence

d)

Retribution

9.

________ means punishment is for the good of society as a whole, we punish people to send a message to other people.

a)

Deterrence

b)

Retribution

c)

Rehabilitation

d)

Restitution

10.

________ is the right not to be interfered with, not stopping from pursuing the things you need.

a)

Negative Right

b)

Positive Right

c)

Legal Right

d)

Moral Right

11.

________ means you are entitled to help if you can’t do something yourself.

a)

Positive Right

b)

Negative Right

c)

Absolute Right

d)

Conditional Right

12.

When a natural disaster strikes, aid organizations and governments distribute food, water, and shelter to those who have lost their homes or have been most severely affected. This is an example of: ________

a)

Needs-based

b)

Merit-based

c)

Seniority-based

d)

Lottery-based

13.

Principles of public education; All children, regardless of their family's wealth, are provided with a basic education. This is based on the idea that every child needs an education to have a fair chance in life and become a productive member of society. This is an example of: ________

a)

Needs-based

b)

Merit-based

c)

Market-based

d)

Wealth-based

14.

Food Assistance Programs (like SNAP in the U.S.); These programs provide resources to low-income individuals and families to purchase food. This is an example of: ________

a)

Needs-based

b)

Universal

c)

Merit-based

d)

Contributory

15.

In many workplaces, promotions and raises are given to employees who have demonstrated exceptional performance, productivity, and leadership. This is an example of: ________

a)

Merit-based

b)

Seniority-based

c)

Random selection

d)

Tenure-based

16.

A Free market; a person's income and wealth are a direct result of the value they create for others through their labor, entrepreneurship, or investment. Those who are more skilled, innovative, or hardworking are expected to earn more. This is an example of: ________

a)

Merit-based

b)

Redistributive

c)

Collectivist

d)

Egalitarian

17.

Many criminal justice systems, particularly in the United States, use mandatory sentencing for certain crimes. For example, a law might require a person convicted of a third felony offense to receive a life sentence. This is an example of: __________.

a)

Retributive Justice

b)

Restorative Justice

c)

Distributive Justice

d)

Procedural Justice

18.

Capital punishment/the death penalty; The punishment for taking a life is the taking of the offender's life, is an example of: _________

a)

Retributive Justice

b)

Restorative Justice

c)

Distributive Justice

d)

Procedural Justice

19.

The students involved (the bully, the victim, and any witnesses) sit down with a facilitator. They are guided to talk about what happened, how it made them feel, and what needs to be done to make things right. This is an example of: _________

a)

Restorative Justice

b)

Detention

c)

Suspension

d)

Expulsion

20.

When a minor crime like graffiti occurs, the offender is required to clean up the graffiti and participate in a community art project. This is an example of: _________

a)

Restorative justice

b)

Retributive justice

c)

Civil litigation

d)

Punitive damages

21.

Which branch of government creates laws, consists of the House of Representatives and Senate, and can override presidential vetos?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

Federal Reserve

22.

Which branch of government enforces laws, is led by the president, and can veto legislation?

a)

Executive Branch

b)

Legislative Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

d)

State Branch

23.

Which branch of government interprets laws, is led by the Supreme Court, and decides if presidential actions and laws are constitutional?

a)

Judicial Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Legislative Branch

d)

Administrative Branch

24.

What type of court is created by Article III of the constitution, has the final say on constitutional questions, and can go to court of appeals if parties are dissatisfied?

a)

Federal court

b)

State court

c)

Municipal court

d)

Traffic court

25.

How many district courts are there, and what type of jurisdiction do they have?

a)

There are 94 district courts, and they have original jurisdiction.

b)

There are 50 district courts, and they have appellate jurisdiction.

c)

There are 13 district courts, and they have exclusive jurisdiction.

d)

There are 100 district courts, and they have concurrent jurisdiction.

26.

Which court hears appeals from district courts and has twelve courts that divide the country into regions?

a)

Circuit court

b)

Supreme court

c)

Magistrate court

d)

Family court

27.

Which is the highest court that hears all appeals and chooses what cases they hear, with less than 1% of cases being heard?

a)

Supreme Court

b)

District Court

c)

Court of Appeals

d)

Magistrate Court

28.

Which court enforces the state constitution?

a)

State court

b)

Federal court

c)

International court

d)

Military court

29.

Which court deals with personal disputes?

a)

Civil court

b)

Criminal court

c)

Family court

d)

Supreme court

30.

What is the first step in court proceedings where the plaintiff or petitioner files a complaint detailing the harm and desired remedy?

a)

Pleadings

b)

Discovery

c)

Trial

d)

Judgment

31.

What is the process called when official documents are served to the defendant/respondent by a third party?

a)

Service of process

b)

Discovery

c)

Deposition

d)

Subpoena

32.

What is the stage in court proceedings where parties exchange relevant information, documents, and evidence to prepare their cases?

a)

Discovery

b)

Verdict

c)

Appeal

d)

Sentencing

33.

What is it called when a witness provides sworn testimony outside of the courtroom, which gets recorded and can be used during a trial?

a)

Deposition

b)

Affidavit

c)

Interrogatory

d)

Subpoena

34.

What is the term for compelling testimony by a witness or production of evidence under a penalty for failure?

a)

Subpoena

b)

Affidavit

c)

Deposition

d)

Warrant

35.

What is the ability for a judge to exercise a wide range of authority or control called?

a)

Broad power

b)

Limited jurisdiction

c)

Narrow discretion

d)

Restricted authority

36.

What is it called when the jury assumes that the evidence would have been negative?

a)

Negative inference/adverse inference

b)

Positive presumption

c)

Neutral deduction

d)

Favorable assumption

37.

What are the possible consequences for bad conduct in court?

a)

Monetary fines, Dismissal of case, default judgement

b)

Promotion to judge, Free legal aid, Apology from the court

c)

Award of damages, Jury selection, Bail reduction

d)

Court holiday, Free parking, Case transfer to another city

38.

What is it called when a judge can make you do something?

a)

Orders to compel

b)

Legal advice

c)

Jury selection

d)

Case dismissal

39.

What is the term for when a court can prohibit the non-compliant party from introducing certain evidence?

a)

Evidentiary sanction

b)

Summary judgment

c)

Declaratory relief

d)

Interrogatory

40.

What are pre trial conferences and motions?

a)

Before trial, judges and attorneys may hold conferences to discuss the case and resolves specific issues through motions

b)

They are meetings held after the trial to discuss the verdict

c)

They are informal gatherings of the jury to decide the outcome

d)

They are public debates between the prosecution and defense before the judge arrives

41.

What is a motion to dismiss?

a)

An attempt to get the judge to dismiss a charge or the case. This may be done if there is not enough evidence, if they are alleged facts and do not amount to a crime.

b)

A request to postpone the trial indefinitely.

c)

A motion to change the judge assigned to the case.

d)

A request to increase the charges against the defendant.

42.

What is a motion to suppress?

a)

An attempt to keep certain statements or evidence from being introduced as evidence

b)

A request to speed up the trial process

c)

A motion to dismiss the entire case

d)

A request to change the judge assigned to the case

43.

What is a motion for change of venue?

a)

Changing the physical location of the trial. Can be changed for a variety of reasons like pre-trial publicity to uphold the defendant/respondent’s right to an impartial jury.

b)

Requesting a different judge to preside over the case due to bias.

c)

Asking for the charges to be dropped due to lack of evidence.

d)

Filing a motion to delay the trial indefinitely.

44.

What are opening statements in a trial?

a)

Each side presents a preview of their case

b)

The judge delivers the final verdict

c)

Witnesses are cross-examined

d)

The jury announces their decision

45.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when both plaintiff and defendant present evidence, witness testimony, and documents.

a)

Evidence presentation

b)

Jury selection

c)

Closing arguments

d)

Opening statements

46.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when parties can question other’s witnesses.

a)

Cross-examination

b)

Direct examination

c)

Objection

d)

Verdict

47.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when attorneys summarize their cases and argue for a favorable outcome.

a)

Closing arguments

b)

Opening statements

c)

Direct examination

d)

Voir dire

48.

Fill in the blank: ________ are instructions given by the judge to the jury on the relevant law if a jury is involved.

a)

Jury instructions

b)

Closing arguments

c)

Opening statements

d)

Verdicts

49.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when the jury (or judge in some cases) deliberates and announces a verdict.

a)

Deliberation and verdict

b)

Opening statement

c)

Cross-examination

d)

Sentencing

50.

Fill in the blank: ________ can include motions or the court of appeals or to a higher court to review the trial’s outcome.

a)

Post trial proceedings

b)

Pre trial motions

c)

Jury instructions

d)

Opening statements

51.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process where the judge instructs the jury on the relevant law.

a)

Jury instructions

b)

Voir dire

c)

Deliberation

d)

Sentencing

52.

Fill in the blank: ________ acts as an interpreter for anyone in the court, must speak English and the other language they are interpreting.

a)

Court interpreter

b)

Court reporter

c)

Bailiff

d)

Jury member

53.

Fill in the blank: ________ records verbatim what is happening in the court room using a stenographer.

a)

Court reporter

b)

Bailiff

c)

Judge

d)

Prosecutor

54.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a member of the jury there to decide the verdict of a case.

a)

Juror

b)

Judge

c)

Lawyer

d)

Bailiff

55.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the person who was the victim of a crime and pressing charges in a case.

a)

Plaintiff

b)

Defendant

c)

Witness

d)

Jury

56.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the person bringing the civil suit to court.

a)

Petitioner

b)

Defendant

c)

Witness

d)

Bailiff

57.

Fill in the blank: ________ is an attorney for either the plaintiff or the petitioner.

a)

Prosecutor

b)

Defendant

c)

Bailiff

d)

Juror

58.

Fill in the blank: ________ provides testimony under oath to share relevant information for either the prosecution or defence.

a)

Witness

b)

Judge

c)

Bailiff

d)

Defendant

59.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the person responding to a civil case.

a)

Respondent

b)

Plaintiff

c)

Judge

d)

Witness

60.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the person that has been accused of a crime.

a)

Defendant

b)

Plaintiff

c)

Witness

d)

Juror

61.

Fill in the blank: The attorney for either the respondent or defense attorney is called the _________.

a)

Defense Attorney

b)

Prosecutor

c)

Plaintiff

d)

Judge

62.

Fill in the blank: The person who does administrative tasks and maintains security in the courtroom is called the _________

a)

Court Officer/Bailiff

b)

Prosecutor

c)

Defendant

d)

Witness

63.

Fill in the blank: The person who presides over the trial, interprets laws, rules on motions and evidence, instructs juries, and serves final sentencing is called the _________

a)

Judge

b)

Bailiff

c)

Plaintiff

d)

Defendant

64.

Identify where the judge sits in the Court Room Layout diagram.

a)

At the front of the courtroom, behind the bench

b)

In the jury box

c)

Next to the witness stand

d)

At the defense table