You and the Legal System Answers

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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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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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Which of the following can be used as a penalty in a civil case?

A
Four years in prison
B
The death penalty
C
$40,000 fine
D
One and a half years in prison
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The branch of government that interprets the laws is the _____.

A
Judicial branch
B
Legislative branch
C
Executive branch
D
Fourth Estate
5

If the judge determines that the plaintiff has brought a frivolous lawsuit against the defendant, then the judge may decide to _____.

A
Sentence the plaintiff to jail time
B
Charge the plaintiff with a criminal offense
C
Order the plaintiff to pay court costs for the defendant
D
Forbid the plaintiff from bringing any further lawsuits
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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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Brandon steals Frank’s watch. Brandon is caught by the police. 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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After your first meeting, if the lawyer you are considering says “I will win this case. In fact, I’ve never lost a case like this.” then you should feel _____.

A
Excited
B
Ambivalent
C
Wary
D
Confident
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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
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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