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Law And Justice Final Exam
Test Description: Law and Justice Final Exam Practice Test
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1) What is NOT a valid explanation of why societies have laws?
A
Societies recognize the need to regulate people's conduct
B
Without laws, there would be confusion and disorder
C
All laws are fair
D
Laws help prevent people from taking advantage of one another
2) Thang grabs 18-year-old Dylan after school and beats him up. If a criminal charge is brought against Thang, who would bring it?
A
Dylan's parents on behalf of Dylan
B
The government
C
American Civil Liberties Union
D
Dylan
3) Thang grabs 18-year-old Dylan after school and beats him up. If a civil case is brought against Thang, who would bring it?
A
American Civil Liberties Union
B
The government
C
Dylan
D
Dylan's parents on behalf of Dylan
4) When actually drafting laws, what advice does not apply?
A
Make sure the judge can establish whatever penalty they think is appropriate
B
Write a law in a clear language
C
Make sure the law is enforceable and identifies who has the authority to enforce it
D
Include the effective date of the law
5) What are higher courts that people who lose a trial can ask to review and change the result of the trial?
A
Federal Courts
B
Trial Courts
C
State Courts
D
Appellate Courts
6) Which statement is NOT true about the United Nations?
A
The UN has many affliated organizatrions such as the Commission on Human Rights, Intern'tl Monetary Fund and World Heath Org.
B
The United Nationas has many international courts and has become the most important institution in international law
C
The United Nation has nearly 200 member countries.
D
The United States no long financially supports the UN
7) Which of the following is the best exapmle of advocacy?
A
Juan is unhappy that students skipping school are suspended as punishment. He hosts a meeting to organize a youth court.
B
The city council passes a law making it illegal to skateboard on the streets
C
Tran is a paid signature gatherer. He collects 500 signatures for an initiative to ban the trapping of animals in city limits
D
Tina is also unhapy with the way truancy is handled at school. She complains to her friends about it.
8) Voting is a(n)
A
Privilege
B
Right
C
Mandatory duty
D
Experience
9) What is NOT a requirement for registering to vote in US elections?
A
The person must be a US citizen by birth or naturalization
B
The persoon must speak English fluently
C
The person must be a resident of the community in which he or she is registered
D
The person must be 18 years old
10) Sam and T'Andre have an argument. They get together to talk about how they can resolve the dispute. This is an example of...
A
Negotiation
B
Arbitration
C
Court Action
D
Mediation
11) Which of the following describes mediation?
A
The person listening to both sides decides how to solve the conflict
B
Both sides reach an agreement without any outside help
C
A neutral person sets ground rules and helps both sides list their concerns and reach a resolution
D
Both sides have a representative to help solve the conflict
12) The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution requires that juries...
A
be provided in criminal cases in both state and federal court
B
consist of twelve persons in criminal cases
C
be comprised of citizens who are 18 years old and speak English
D
be provided in civil cases in both state and federal court
13) What statement is NOT true about the US Supreme Court?
A
The Supreme Court hears very few cases that it is asked to review
B
The party who appeals its cases to US Supreme Court is usually the winning party in the lower court
C
The Supreme Court accepts cases by granting petitons of certiorari
D
If the US Supreme Court decides to hear a case, the attorneys submit written briefs and make oral arguments
14) Which of the following includes your First Amendment rights?
A
Right to Freedom of Speech, Religions, Assembly, Press, Petition
B
Right to Bear Arms
C
Right to not testify against yourself in court
D
Right to a fair and speedy trial
15) Which of the following is an example of motive?
A
Nate willfully drove 100 miles per hour
B
Susan knowingly threw a lit cigarette out the car window
C
Tora intentionally walked out of the store without paying for her items
D
Cecil took the meat because he was hungry
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