CH. 4

Ch. 1 question review Thang grabs 18-year-old Dylan after school and beats him up. If a criminal charge is brought against Thang, who would bring it? The government c. Dylan’s parents on behalf of Dylan Dylan d. American Civil Liberties Union If a civil case is brought against Thang, who would bring it?

The. U.S. Supreme Court was asked to decide whether a banner held by a student at a school-sponsored event was protected free speech. This is an example of Limited government c. checks and balances Separation of powers d. Judicial review

Ch. 2 question review Which of the following is an example of legislative intent from the Case of the Unclear Law? The language of the law reads that no vehicles are allowed in the park. Parents with wheeled strollers will be kept out of the park. People will be confused about what kinds of vehicle can be used in the park. The city council wants to preserve nature within the city.

Which of the following is good advice when actually drafting laws? Write the law in general language so that there can be many interpretations. Give a range of dates when the law becomes effective. Make sure the law is enforceable and states who have the authority to enforce it. Make sure that judges can establish whatever penalty they think is appropriate.

Ch. 4

What is a disadvantage of going to court to solve a conflict? Involvement of juries in court cases ensures that the community has a role in deciding what is fair. Decisions by courts can be enforced through the power of the government. Having an attorney for the parties helps ensure that their wishes are clearly presented. The court process can take a long time and be very expensive

The court process can take a long time and be very expensive.

A disadvantage of going to court is the court process can take a long time and be very expensive.

Gina and Liz have been friends their whole lives Gina and Liz have been friends their whole lives. Gina is two years older than Liz and has been working at a job for two years. After Liz graduates from high school they decide to take a trip driving across the United States. Liz saves $800 from a part-time job Gina has about $5,000 in savings. When Gina and Liz get back from their 3-week trip, they are very unhappy with each other. Gina is unhappy because she ended up spending more money than Liz did, Gina feels that Liz did not pay her fair share. Liz had understood that Gina was volunteering to buy extras for them because Gina had more money. She did not think that Gina had expected to be reimbursed for these extra charges, such as staying at nicer hotels with swimming pools and going out to fancy restaurants once in a while. In the end, Gina spent $1,500 and Liz spent $800. However, they did not keep good records of who spent what, although the gas and car expenses were shared equally. They go to mediation because they want to work out their problems.

1. What is the problem from Gina's point of view. 2 1. What is the problem from Gina's point of view? 2. What is the problem from Liz's point of view? 3. What is the conflict that they want to solve? 4. List at least 4 possible solutions to this dispute.  5. How do you think Gina would feel about each possible solution? 6. How do you think Liz would feel about each possible solution? 7.   If Gina and LIz reach a verbal agreement in mediation, what would happen next?

1. What is the problem from Gina's point of view. 2 1. What is the problem from Gina's point of view? 2. What is the problem from Liz's point of view? 3. What is the conflict that they want to solve? 4. List at least 4 possible solutions to this dispute. 5. How do you think Gina would feel about each possible solution? 6. How do you think Liz would feel about each possible solution?

Ch. 3