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The basis of law
first quarter warm up question
21 cards·by ladymc*17
jurisdiction
how many judicial circuits is the United States divided into?
13
The us court of appeals case are dicided by a panel of how many judges?
3
which term identifiys the local court jurisdiction?
limited
If a resident in aone state sues a resident in another state for more than $75,000 when kind of
case is it?
Domestic Relations
What is the first pleading field in a civil case?
a complaint
If a defendent does not appear in court, what is for feited?
Bail
Which court handles claim on minor debts?
small claims
An adualt goes to court for on arraignment in what type of trial will this procedure occur?
criminal
while on trial a person's lawyer presents their final plea. In which step during a jury trial
does this occur?
closing argument
which phrase describes the consttutional right of an accused?
answer
what are the element of most crimes?
criminal intent & required stated of mind.
What are rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability & justice?
laws
which branch of congress has the most power in the law making process?
none of them
Which branch is responsible for creating laws?
legislative
What is unwritten law based on local custom & traditions?
common laws
Where did common law originate & develop?
England
Law established by a court & the reather referred to in similar cases is called what?
presedents
What names is given to the first ten amendments to the US Constitution?
bill of rights
Why does the legislative create administrative agencies?
to regulate activities for the public
When the US gained independence; what legal concept were adopted in the constitution?
English common law
Medical researchers testing animals understanding that they are helping thousands of
people by harming a few animals. which theroy are they
greatest good