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A civil lawsuit in which a large group sues is known as a ____________ lawsuit.
A.
Class Action
B.
Clemency
C.
Recusal
D.
Preliminary - ANSWER-Answer: A
Which systems are responsible for making decisions regarding fault and punishment?
A.
Law enforcement
B.
Courts
C.
Corrections
D.
Security - ANSWER-Answer: B
The pattern of behavior typical of a particular offender committing a specific crime is known as
which of the following?
,A.
DOA
B.
MO
C.
AKA
D.
APB - ANSWER-Answer: B
How are law enforcement agencies organized?
A.
Paramilitary
B.
Matrix
C.
Seniority-based
D.
Chain - ANSWER-Answer: A
Which of the following is NOT a resource for lawyers to determine the appropriate response to
a difficult situation?
A.
Fellow lawyers
B.
The Bar Associations
C.
Clients
D.
State bar - ANSWER-Answer: C
,The restriction setting the period of time allowed to elapse between the occurrence of an
incident and the filing of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution is known as which of the following?
Extradition
Admission
Jurisdiction
Statute of limitations - ANSWER-Answer: Statute of limitations
Match the term to its definition.
Acquittal
Conviction
Appeal
Indictment
A.
request to have a higher court resolve a dispute with a decision
B.
formal accusation initiating a criminal case
C.
legal judgment stating a person accused is guilty
D.
legal judgement stating a person accused cannot be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt -
ANSWER-Answer: D, C, A, B
The procedure in which the prosecutor and defense attorney question potential jurors to pick a
jury is known as which of the following?
A.
Subpoena
B.
, Summons
C.
Bench Trial
D.
Voir Dire - ANSWER-Answer: D
Match the term to its definition.
Manslaughter
Murder
Battery
Police
A.
Unlawful Killing Without Malice
B.
Unlawful Killing With Malice
C.
Causing Bodily Harm or Offensive Physical Contact
D.
To Protect and Serve - ANSWER-Answer: A, B, C, D
A written, sworn statement is known as which of the following?
A.
Arraignment
B.
Affidavit
C.
Disposition
D.