Legal System and Court Cases Overview
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What is the primary role of a prosecutor?

  • Collaborate with the police to prove someone guilty (correct)
  • Defend the accused
  • Work with civil details
  • Establish the structure of government

    • In a civil case, how much evidence is typically required to prove someone guilty?

  • Exactly 50%
  • Around 50%
  • Less than 50%
  • A little more than 50% (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the Perspectives of Law mentioned?

  • Constitutions
  • Statutes
  • Equity
  • Treaties (correct)

    • What type of exchange is required for a contract to be valid?

    <p>Mutual exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the general functions of a Constitution?

    <p>Establishes the structure of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the court intervene in a situation involving a gift?

    <p>If the gift leads to a detrimental decision in someone's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Chief Executive (the president) according to the text?

    <p>Enforce or execute the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law originates from judges deciding cases and following precedent?

    <p>Common law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which order of precedence are the following legal sources arranged according to the text?

    <p>Constitution, Statutes, Common Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Equity in law as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To apply remedies when the legal system falls short</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of law is created by court orders forbidding certain actions?

    <p>Equity Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest form of law according to the text?

    <p>Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of laws are enacted by Congress or State Legislatures and are stated in statute books or codes?

    <p>Statutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ordinances as defined in the text?

    <p>Enacted rules by subordinate units like counties or municipalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a treaty according to the text?

    <p>Make agreements between Presidents and foreign governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Restatements in legal systems as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Compiling common laws into a structured format</p> Signup and view all the answers

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