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If you are accused of a criminal act, you can substantially lower your legal costs by _____.

A
Threatening your lawyer
B
Accepting a public defender
C
Hiring a private attorney.
D
Lying to your lawyer about your guilt
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George works in an office where smoking is allowed. George develops lung cancer and sues his company, Lennie L.L.C., for hazardous work conditions. What kind of court will this matter be tried in?

A
Civil court
B
Criminal court
C
Appellate court
D
Kangaroo court
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One of the purposes of the US judicial system is to _____.

A
Investigate crimes quickly
B
Resolve conflicts peacefully
C
Enforce laws equally
D
Develop laws that keep people safe
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When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.

A
Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your case
B
Haggle with the attorney for lower fees
C
Ask questions to help you determine their competence
D
Notice how many people work at their office
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When the court forces an individual to follow through with an act or to refrain from taking an action, they are using _____.

A
Damages
B
Coercion
C
Remedies
D
Complaints
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One of the purposes of the US judicial system is to _____.

A
Collect taxes through the IRS
B
Create treaties with foreign countries
C
Enforce discrimination policies
D
Interpret the meaning of laws
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Most serious violent crimes are considered _____.

A
Felonies
B
Misdemeanors
C
Blue-collar crimes
D
White-collar crimes
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In a criminal case, the state’s case is represented by the _____.

A
Public defender
B
Judge
C
Prosecutor
D
None of the above

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