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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
Laws help prevent people from taking advantage of one another
B
All laws are fair
C
Societies recognize the need to regulate people's conduct
D
Without laws, there would be confusion and disorder
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
The government
B
American Civil Liberties Union
C
Dylan
D
Dylan's parents on behalf of 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
Dylan's parents on behalf of Dylan
B
The government
C
Dylan
D
American Civil Liberties Union
4) When actually drafting laws, what advice does not apply?
A
Write a law in a clear language
B
Include the effective date of the law
C
Make sure the law is enforceable and identifies who has the authority to enforce it
D
Make sure the judge can establish whatever penalty they think is appropriate
5) What are higher courts that people who lose a trial can ask to review and change the result of the trial?
A
Appellate Courts
B
Federal Courts
C
State Courts
D
Trial Courts
6) Which statement is NOT true about the United Nations?
A
The United States no long financially supports the UN
B
The United Nation has nearly 200 member countries.
C
The UN has many affliated organizatrions such as the Commission on Human Rights, Intern'tl Monetary Fund and World Heath Org.
D
The United Nationas has many international courts and has become the most important institution in international law
7) Which of the following is the best exapmle of advocacy?
A
The city council passes a law making it illegal to skateboard on the streets
B
Tran is a paid signature gatherer. He collects 500 signatures for an initiative to ban the trapping of animals in city limits
C
Juan is unhappy that students skipping school are suspended as punishment. He hosts a meeting to organize a youth court.
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
Experience
B
Right
C
Mandatory duty
D
Privilege
9) What is NOT a requirement for registering to vote in US elections?
A
The person must be 18 years old
B
The person must be a US citizen by birth or naturalization
C
The person must be a resident of the community in which he or she is registered
D
The persoon must speak English fluently
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
Arbitration
B
Mediation
C
Court Action
D
Negotiation
11) Which of the following describes mediation?
A
The person listening to both sides decides how to solve the conflict
B
Both sides have a representative to help solve the conflict
C
Both sides reach an agreement without any outside help
D
A neutral person sets ground rules and helps both sides list their concerns and reach a resolution
12) The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution requires that juries...
A
consist of twelve persons in criminal cases
B
be comprised of citizens who are 18 years old and speak English
C
be provided in civil cases in both state and federal court
D
be provided in criminal cases in both state and federal court
13) What statement is NOT true about the US Supreme Court?
A
The party who appeals its cases to US Supreme Court is usually the winning party in the lower court
B
The Supreme Court accepts cases by granting petitons of certiorari
C
The Supreme Court hears very few cases that it is asked to review
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 a fair and speedy trial
B
Right to not testify against yourself in court
C
Right to Bear Arms
D
Right to Freedom of Speech, Religions, Assembly, Press, Petition
15) Which of the following is an example of motive?
A
Susan knowingly threw a lit cigarette out the car window
B
Nate willfully drove 100 miles per hour
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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