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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the general functions of a Constitution?

<p>Establishes the structure of government (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Constitution (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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