Midterm!! Flashcards
(15 cards)
Under this authority, the Supreme Court struck down one state’s claim that there is a constitutional right to die.______________
Extradition
Owners may sue trespassers for entering their property. A) Moral B) Economic C) Political D) Social
B
The ___________ establishes the US Constitutional and federal laws as the supreme law of the land.
Precedent
Along with the US Constitution, the supreme law of the land.
Ratified treaties
Grassroots lobbyist have what advantage over professional lobbyist?
A) more money behind them
B) person knowledge of their legislators and staffs
C) greater experience organizing support
D) support by large numbers appeals to legislators’ desire their continents
D
Malia complained to the better business bureau about one of the members stores. The store manager agreed to try to work out the problem with Malia, assisted by another person who would help both sides figure out a solution to the problem. This is called\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) court action B) arbitration C) mediation D) negotiation
C
Workers and management could not agree on how much employees would pay for medical care. Their labor agreement stated that this issue would go to a person who would hold a hearing and then have the authority to decide it. This is an example of________.
Malia complained to the better business bureau about one of the members stores. The store manager agreed to try to work out the problem with Malia, assisted by another person who would help both sides figure out a solution to the problem. This is called________.
A) court action
B) arbitration
C) mediation
D) negotiation
C
Dinah Was hurt in a car accident. Her attorney negotiates a settlement of $25,000. What are Dinah’s options?
A) Dinah has the right to accept or reject any offer made in her case.
B) Dinah must accept the $25,000
C) Dinah’s attorney has the right to accept or reject any offer made in this case.
D) Dinah may reject the $25,000 but she will have to get a new attorney.
A
Precedent are set by appeals courts.
A) True
B) False
A
What is a legal malpractice case?
A) a compliment filed with the state bar association
B) a violation of the canon of ethics
C) a lawsuit brought by a client against the lawyer for a serious error that results in injury or loss
D) a failure to pass the state bar examination
C
__________ offer treatment instead of punishment for individuals who commit crimes and have problems with controlled substances.
Drug courts
A(n) __________ requires drivers to submit to a blood alcohol test in exchange for the privilege of driving.
Implied consent law
Males commit more violent crimes than females.
A) True
B) False
A
The _________ created a national system to instantly check the background of people wanted to buy guns.
Brady Acts
Which of the following acts can prosecuted in federal court? A) assault B) shoplifting C) drunk driving D) mail fraud
D
