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1. According to our class discussion, what is the most critical element in determining if something is the law? a. It is a rule b. It defines appropriate behavior c. It is passed by a government d. It provides consequences for non-adherence
2. At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from smaller states were most in favor of: a. A House of Representatives b. A Senate
3. This branch of government applies the law: a. Legislature b. Executive c. Judiciary
4. Judge-made law is______________ a. Common law b. Statute c. Code d. Regulation
5. Administrative agencies are created by: a. The United States Administrative Agency b. The Legislative Branch c. The Executive Branch d. The Judicial Branch
6. When we consider legal burdens, it makes sense that a person can be: a. found guilty in a criminal action but win a civil suit when the victim of a crime sues him based on same facts. b. found not guilty in a criminal action but lose a civil suit when the victim of a crime sues him based on same facts. c. convicted of a crime by “clear and convincing” evidence. d. Allowed to claim double jeopardy if a victim of a crime tries to sue him based on same facts.
7. The Highest legal authority in the United States: a. Federal Statute b. Federal Constitution c. State Constitution d. State Statute
8. The rules governing how a jury is to be selected are: a. Substantive laws b. Procedural laws
9. The rules describing one’s right to a jury are: a. Substantive laws b. Procedural laws
10. The Indiana Criminal Code legislates matters between citizens and government, defines theft as “knowingly exerting unauthorized control over the property of another…” This is best described as: a. Public law b. Private law c. Common Law
11. A contract Dispute between two businesses: a. Public law b. Private law
12. In any type of litigation, the Burden of Proof is the burden______________ a. To convict b. To present enough evidence to obtain a favorable verdict c. To find other party liable d. To win one’s case “beyond a reasonable doubt”
13. Latin for “law” a. Legalis b. Litigious c. Juris d. Prudence
14. Briefly describe the difference(s) between ethics and Law
15. A court of original jurisdiction: a. Deals primarily with issues of fact b. Deals primarily with issues of law
16. An appellate court generally: a. Deals primarily with issues of fact b. Deals primarily with issues of law
17. Authority of the court to hear a case: a. Judicial authority b. Jurisdiction c. Legal Authority
18. The authority of an Allen County Superior Court to hear certain cases only if it involves two Allen County residents: a. Personal Jurisdiction b. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
19. The authority of an Allen County Superior Court to hear divorce cases : a. Personal Jurisdiction b. Subject Matter Jurisdiction answers for choice.