WorksheetsLegal Comm Unit 1 Study Guide - Justice
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
________ is the belief that everyone should get the same kind and amount of stuff.
Justice as fairness
Justice as equality
Justice as merit
Justice as need
________ 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.
Justice as fairness
Utilitarianism
Libertarianism
Egalitarianism
________ means everyone shouldn’t get the same because our needs aren’t the same, get stuff based on what is needed.
Need-based justice
Equality-based justice
Merit-based justice
Retributive justice
Justice means giving unequally based on what each person deserves.
Merit-based justice
Equality-based justice
Need-based justice
Retributive justice
________ 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.
Retributive justice
Restorative justice
Distributive justice
Procedural justice
________ is the focus on making amends, rather than on making the wrongdoer suffer.
Restorative justice
Retributive justice
Punitive justice
Deterrent justice
________ means there’s no good to be found in vindictively causing pain to wrongdoers, but some form of punishment is still in order.
Welfare maximization
Retributivism
Restorative justice
Deterrence
________ means giving wrongdoers help so they can learn how to get along in society and follow its rules.
Rehabilitation
Punishment
Deterrence
Retribution
________ means punishment is for the good of society as a whole, we punish people to send a message to other people.
Deterrence
Retribution
Rehabilitation
Restitution
________ is the right not to be interfered with, not stopping from pursuing the things you need.
Negative Right
Positive Right
Legal Right
Moral Right
________ means you are entitled to help if you can’t do something yourself.
Positive Right
Negative Right
Absolute Right
Conditional Right
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: ________
Needs-based
Merit-based
Seniority-based
Lottery-based
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: ________
Needs-based
Merit-based
Market-based
Wealth-based
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: ________
Needs-based
Universal
Merit-based
Contributory
In many workplaces, promotions and raises are given to employees who have demonstrated exceptional performance, productivity, and leadership. This is an example of: ________
Merit-based
Seniority-based
Random selection
Tenure-based
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: ________
Merit-based
Redistributive
Collectivist
Egalitarian
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: __________.
Retributive Justice
Restorative Justice
Distributive Justice
Procedural Justice
Capital punishment/the death penalty; The punishment for taking a life is the taking of the offender's life, is an example of: _________
Retributive Justice
Restorative Justice
Distributive Justice
Procedural Justice
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: _________
Restorative Justice
Detention
Suspension
Expulsion
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: _________
Restorative justice
Retributive justice
Civil litigation
Punitive damages
Which branch of government creates laws, consists of the House of Representatives and Senate, and can override presidential vetos?
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Federal Reserve
Which branch of government enforces laws, is led by the president, and can veto legislation?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
State Branch
Which branch of government interprets laws, is led by the Supreme Court, and decides if presidential actions and laws are constitutional?
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Administrative Branch
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?
Federal court
State court
Municipal court
Traffic court
How many district courts are there, and what type of jurisdiction do they have?
There are 94 district courts, and they have original jurisdiction.
There are 50 district courts, and they have appellate jurisdiction.
There are 13 district courts, and they have exclusive jurisdiction.
There are 100 district courts, and they have concurrent jurisdiction.
Which court hears appeals from district courts and has twelve courts that divide the country into regions?
Circuit court
Supreme court
Magistrate court
Family court
Which is the highest court that hears all appeals and chooses what cases they hear, with less than 1% of cases being heard?
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Magistrate Court
Which court enforces the state constitution?
State court
Federal court
International court
Military court
Which court deals with personal disputes?
Civil court
Criminal court
Family court
Supreme court
What is the first step in court proceedings where the plaintiff or petitioner files a complaint detailing the harm and desired remedy?
Pleadings
Discovery
Trial
Judgment
What is the process called when official documents are served to the defendant/respondent by a third party?
Service of process
Discovery
Deposition
Subpoena
What is the stage in court proceedings where parties exchange relevant information, documents, and evidence to prepare their cases?
Discovery
Verdict
Appeal
Sentencing
What is it called when a witness provides sworn testimony outside of the courtroom, which gets recorded and can be used during a trial?
Deposition
Affidavit
Interrogatory
Subpoena
What is the term for compelling testimony by a witness or production of evidence under a penalty for failure?
Subpoena
Affidavit
Deposition
Warrant
What is the ability for a judge to exercise a wide range of authority or control called?
Broad power
Limited jurisdiction
Narrow discretion
Restricted authority
What is it called when the jury assumes that the evidence would have been negative?
Negative inference/adverse inference
Positive presumption
Neutral deduction
Favorable assumption
What are the possible consequences for bad conduct in court?
Monetary fines, Dismissal of case, default judgement
Promotion to judge, Free legal aid, Apology from the court
Award of damages, Jury selection, Bail reduction
Court holiday, Free parking, Case transfer to another city
What is it called when a judge can make you do something?
Orders to compel
Legal advice
Jury selection
Case dismissal
What is the term for when a court can prohibit the non-compliant party from introducing certain evidence?
Evidentiary sanction
Summary judgment
Declaratory relief
Interrogatory
What are pre trial conferences and motions?
Before trial, judges and attorneys may hold conferences to discuss the case and resolves specific issues through motions
They are meetings held after the trial to discuss the verdict
They are informal gatherings of the jury to decide the outcome
They are public debates between the prosecution and defense before the judge arrives
What is a motion to dismiss?
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.
A request to postpone the trial indefinitely.
A motion to change the judge assigned to the case.
A request to increase the charges against the defendant.
What is a motion to suppress?
An attempt to keep certain statements or evidence from being introduced as evidence
A request to speed up the trial process
A motion to dismiss the entire case
A request to change the judge assigned to the case
What is a motion for change of venue?
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.
Requesting a different judge to preside over the case due to bias.
Asking for the charges to be dropped due to lack of evidence.
Filing a motion to delay the trial indefinitely.
What are opening statements in a trial?
Each side presents a preview of their case
The judge delivers the final verdict
Witnesses are cross-examined
The jury announces their decision
Fill in the blank: ________ is when both plaintiff and defendant present evidence, witness testimony, and documents.
Evidence presentation
Jury selection
Closing arguments
Opening statements
Fill in the blank: ________ is when parties can question other’s witnesses.
Cross-examination
Direct examination
Objection
Verdict
Fill in the blank: ________ is when attorneys summarize their cases and argue for a favorable outcome.
Closing arguments
Opening statements
Direct examination
Voir dire
Fill in the blank: ________ are instructions given by the judge to the jury on the relevant law if a jury is involved.
Jury instructions
Closing arguments
Opening statements
Verdicts
Fill in the blank: ________ is when the jury (or judge in some cases) deliberates and announces a verdict.
Deliberation and verdict
Opening statement
Cross-examination
Sentencing
Fill in the blank: ________ can include motions or the court of appeals or to a higher court to review the trial’s outcome.
Post trial proceedings
Pre trial motions
Jury instructions
Opening statements
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process where the judge instructs the jury on the relevant law.
Jury instructions
Voir dire
Deliberation
Sentencing
Fill in the blank: ________ acts as an interpreter for anyone in the court, must speak English and the other language they are interpreting.
Court interpreter
Court reporter
Bailiff
Jury member
Fill in the blank: ________ records verbatim what is happening in the court room using a stenographer.
Court reporter
Bailiff
Judge
Prosecutor
Fill in the blank: ________ is a member of the jury there to decide the verdict of a case.
Juror
Judge
Lawyer
Bailiff
Fill in the blank: ________ is the person who was the victim of a crime and pressing charges in a case.
Plaintiff
Defendant
Witness
Jury
Fill in the blank: ________ is the person bringing the civil suit to court.
Petitioner
Defendant
Witness
Bailiff
Fill in the blank: ________ is an attorney for either the plaintiff or the petitioner.
Prosecutor
Defendant
Bailiff
Juror
Fill in the blank: ________ provides testimony under oath to share relevant information for either the prosecution or defence.
Witness
Judge
Bailiff
Defendant
Fill in the blank: ________ is the person responding to a civil case.
Respondent
Plaintiff
Judge
Witness
Fill in the blank: ________ is the person that has been accused of a crime.
Defendant
Plaintiff
Witness
Juror
Fill in the blank: The attorney for either the respondent or defense attorney is called the _________.
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Plaintiff
Judge
Fill in the blank: The person who does administrative tasks and maintains security in the courtroom is called the _________
Court Officer/Bailiff
Prosecutor
Defendant
Witness
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 _________
Judge
Bailiff
Plaintiff
Defendant
Identify where the judge sits in the Court Room Layout diagram.
At the front of the courtroom, behind the bench
In the jury box
Next to the witness stand
At the defense table
