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Test Description: 7
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1) Which of the following litigants is a participant in a criminal case but not in a civil case?
A
Plaintiff
B
Prosecutor
C
civil defendant
D
all of the above
2) Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case and what is the standard of proof?
A
the plaintiff must prove the defendant's guilt by a preponderance of the evidence
B
the defendant must prove his or her innocence by a preponderance of the evidence
C
the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt
D
the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
3) A legal dispute concerning a private conflict between two or more parties--individuals, corps, or govt agencies-- is known as which of the following?
A
civil case
B
felony
C
plea bargain
D
misdemeanor
4) A man files a lawsuit to recover damages and pay medical bills after an automobile accident. the case is an example of which of the following?
A
contract case
B
tort case
C
contract case
D
misdemeanor
5) A criminal defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence on the charge. This agreement is an example of which of the following?
A
adversary proceeding
B
plea bargain
C
missouri plan
D
settling out of court
6) which of the following would not be part of a trail proceeding?
A
a witness testifies as to the facts of the case
B
a lawyer presents an argument to a jury
C
a jury listens to lawyers and witnesses present evidence
D
a panel of 3 or more judges hears the case
7) Which of the following is an example of a local court?
A
all of the above
B
county court
C
justice of the peace court
D
municipal court
8) a police officer gives a dog owner a citation for violating the city's leash law. Which of the following courts would most likely hear the case?
A
JP court
B
county court
C
district court
D
Municipal court
9) A motorist driving in West Texas is stopped by a sheriff's deputy and given a ticket for speeding. Which of the following courts would most likely hear the case?
A
county court
B
District court
C
JP court
D
Municipal court
10) A landlord decides to go to court to evict a tenant who is behind on his rent. Which of the following courts would handle the matter?
A
municipal court
B
JP court
C
County court
D
district court
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