CJUS 410 EXAM 1 - PART 2
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER
Can Torts and Crimes overlap? - correct answer- They
can overlap because they can break the law while harming
someone or something privately
How is Common Law defined? - correct answer- Early
English judge-made law, based on custom and tradition that was
followed throughout the country
How is the Judicial system divided? - correct answer- It is
divided into two tiers:
- State
- Federal
In a civil case, who is the representing the party bringing suit? -
correct answer- The party is represented by the plaintiff's
lawyer
What are Crimes? - correct answer- - Acts defined by
federal/state statute or local ordinance that are punishable
, - Wrongs against the government and the people it serves
- "Penal Codes"
What are Ordinances? - correct answer- Laws or codes
established at the local level. or municipal/county level
What are the Basic Parts of a Legal Citation? - correct
answer- - Volume number
- Abbreviation for the title
- Page or section number
What are the Doctrines that govern what cases can be heard? -
correct answer- - Standing
- Mootness
- Ripeness
What are the main Functions of the Court? - correct
answer- - Settle Controversies between parties
- Decide the rules of law that apply in the specific case
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWER
Can Torts and Crimes overlap? - correct answer- They
can overlap because they can break the law while harming
someone or something privately
How is Common Law defined? - correct answer- Early
English judge-made law, based on custom and tradition that was
followed throughout the country
How is the Judicial system divided? - correct answer- It is
divided into two tiers:
- State
- Federal
In a civil case, who is the representing the party bringing suit? -
correct answer- The party is represented by the plaintiff's
lawyer
What are Crimes? - correct answer- - Acts defined by
federal/state statute or local ordinance that are punishable
, - Wrongs against the government and the people it serves
- "Penal Codes"
What are Ordinances? - correct answer- Laws or codes
established at the local level. or municipal/county level
What are the Basic Parts of a Legal Citation? - correct
answer- - Volume number
- Abbreviation for the title
- Page or section number
What are the Doctrines that govern what cases can be heard? -
correct answer- - Standing
- Mootness
- Ripeness
What are the main Functions of the Court? - correct
answer- - Settle Controversies between parties
- Decide the rules of law that apply in the specific case
