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NC PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION EXAM;
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
acceptance - correct-answer-in contract law, the offeree's indication to the offeror
that the offeree agrees to be bound by the terms of the offeror's offer or proposal
for a contract
acquittal - correct-answer-a certification of declaration following a trial that the
individual accused of a crime is innocent, or free from guilt, in the eyes of the law
and is thus absolved of the charges.
actionable - correct-answer-capable of serving as the basis of a lawsuit. an
actionable claim can be pursued in a lawsuit or other court action
active listening - correct-answer-The act of listening attentively to the speaker's
message and responding by giving appropriate feedback to show that you
understand what the speaker is saying, restating the speaker's message in your
own words to confirm that you accurately interpreted what was said.
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actual malice - correct-answer-Real and demonstrable evil intent. In a defamation
suit, a statement made about a public figure normally must be made with actual
malice (with either knowledge of falsity or a reckless disregard for the truth) for
liability to be incurred.
actus reus - correct-answer-A guilty (prohibited) act. The commission of a
prohibited act is one of the two essential elements required for criminal liability.
The other element is the intent to commit a crime.
ad valorem - correct-answer-Derived from the Latin ad valentiam, meaning "to
the value", It is commonly applied to a tax imposed on the value of property.
address block - correct-answer-That part of a letter that indicates to whom the
letter is addressed. The address block is placed in the upper left-hand portion of
the letter, above the salutation (or reference line, if one is included).
ademption clause - correct-answer-The revocation, recalling, or cancellation of a
legacy, according to the apparent intention of the testator, implied by the law
from acts done by the testator during the testator's life.
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adjudication - correct-answer-The act of resolving a controversy and rendering an
order or decision based on review of the evidence presented.
administrative agency - correct-answer-A federal or state government agency
established to perform a specific function. Administrative agencies are authorized
by legislative acts to make and enforce rules relating to the purpose for which they
were established.
administrative process - correct-answer-The procedure used by administrative
agencies in the administration of law.
administrative law - correct-answer-A body of law created by administrative
agencies in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions in order to carry
out their duties and responsibilities.
administrative law judge (ALJ) - correct-answer-One who presides over an
administrative agency hearing and who has the power to administer oaths, take
testimony, rule on questions of evidence, and make determinations otherwise
authorized by law.
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administrator - correct-answer-A person appointed by a court to serve as a
personal representative for a person who died intestate (without a valid will) or if
the executor named in the will cannot serve.
adoption - correct-answer-A procedure in which persons become the legal
parents of a child who is not their biological child.
adversarial system of justice - correct-answer-A legal system in which the parties
in a lawsuit are opponents, or adversaries, and present their cases in the light
most favorable to themselves. The impartial decision maker (the judge or jury)
determines who wins and who loses based on the evidence presented.
adverse possession - correct-answer-A process by which premises can change
ownership. It is a common law concept concerning the title to real property.
affidavit - correct-answer-A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath or
affirmation of the party making it and made before a person having the authority
to administer the oath or affirmation.
affirm - correct-answer-To uphold the judgment of a lower court.
NC PARALEGAL CERTIFICATION EXAM;
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
acceptance - correct-answer-in contract law, the offeree's indication to the offeror
that the offeree agrees to be bound by the terms of the offeror's offer or proposal
for a contract
acquittal - correct-answer-a certification of declaration following a trial that the
individual accused of a crime is innocent, or free from guilt, in the eyes of the law
and is thus absolved of the charges.
actionable - correct-answer-capable of serving as the basis of a lawsuit. an
actionable claim can be pursued in a lawsuit or other court action
active listening - correct-answer-The act of listening attentively to the speaker's
message and responding by giving appropriate feedback to show that you
understand what the speaker is saying, restating the speaker's message in your
own words to confirm that you accurately interpreted what was said.
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actual malice - correct-answer-Real and demonstrable evil intent. In a defamation
suit, a statement made about a public figure normally must be made with actual
malice (with either knowledge of falsity or a reckless disregard for the truth) for
liability to be incurred.
actus reus - correct-answer-A guilty (prohibited) act. The commission of a
prohibited act is one of the two essential elements required for criminal liability.
The other element is the intent to commit a crime.
ad valorem - correct-answer-Derived from the Latin ad valentiam, meaning "to
the value", It is commonly applied to a tax imposed on the value of property.
address block - correct-answer-That part of a letter that indicates to whom the
letter is addressed. The address block is placed in the upper left-hand portion of
the letter, above the salutation (or reference line, if one is included).
ademption clause - correct-answer-The revocation, recalling, or cancellation of a
legacy, according to the apparent intention of the testator, implied by the law
from acts done by the testator during the testator's life.
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adjudication - correct-answer-The act of resolving a controversy and rendering an
order or decision based on review of the evidence presented.
administrative agency - correct-answer-A federal or state government agency
established to perform a specific function. Administrative agencies are authorized
by legislative acts to make and enforce rules relating to the purpose for which they
were established.
administrative process - correct-answer-The procedure used by administrative
agencies in the administration of law.
administrative law - correct-answer-A body of law created by administrative
agencies in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions in order to carry
out their duties and responsibilities.
administrative law judge (ALJ) - correct-answer-One who presides over an
administrative agency hearing and who has the power to administer oaths, take
testimony, rule on questions of evidence, and make determinations otherwise
authorized by law.
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administrator - correct-answer-A person appointed by a court to serve as a
personal representative for a person who died intestate (without a valid will) or if
the executor named in the will cannot serve.
adoption - correct-answer-A procedure in which persons become the legal
parents of a child who is not their biological child.
adversarial system of justice - correct-answer-A legal system in which the parties
in a lawsuit are opponents, or adversaries, and present their cases in the light
most favorable to themselves. The impartial decision maker (the judge or jury)
determines who wins and who loses based on the evidence presented.
adverse possession - correct-answer-A process by which premises can change
ownership. It is a common law concept concerning the title to real property.
affidavit - correct-answer-A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath or
affirmation of the party making it and made before a person having the authority
to administer the oath or affirmation.
affirm - correct-answer-To uphold the judgment of a lower court.
