Question and Answer Samples and Techniques

TRUE or FALSE? The role of the executive branch is to enforce law.

TRUE or FALSE? The Supreme Court may interpret laws as it deems necessary

TRUE or FALSE? Minors can enter into a contract provided the other party is aware of the minor’s age.

TRUE or FALSE? Once entered into a contract, the law will NOT usually give minors the right to disaffirm the contract

TRUE or FALSE? Personal property refers to land and anything permanently attached to it.

TRUE or FALSE? Civil law refers to an offense against society and the subsequent legal action initiated against the offender.

TRUE or FALSE? A misdeameanor crime may be punishable by fine, incarceration up to one year, or both.

TRUE or FALSE? All felony crimes can potentially be punishable by death penalty.

TRUE or FALSE? A letter of application for employment should be written in block letter format.

TRUE or FALSE? On a job application, sections that do not pertain to you should be skipped.

TRUE or FALSE? A resume is a business document that contains contact information, education, work history, skills, honors, and awards, and other activities..

TRUE or FALSE? In a civil lawsuit, the person bringing the claim is known as the prosecutor.

TRUE or FALSE? The purpose of civil law, or tort law, is to compensate a victim for injuries suffered as a result of another person’s actions.

TRUE or FALSE? All jurors must agree in order to find someone guilty in a criminal trial..

TRUE or FALSE? The defense always presents its opening statement first.

TRUE or FALSE? The prosecutor reads the jury instructions to the jury.

TRUE or FALSE? The defendant has the burden of proving s/he is innocent.

Match the term to the correct definition. Common Law Civil Law Administrative Law Case Law Constitutional Law Most basic form of law in the US Body of rules created by government groups appointed to oversee an area of responsibility Judges refer to precedent when deciding a case Statutes declare law to mandate that citizens should do (or not do) something Court-made law, judge-made law, court decisions

Match the term to the correct definition. Offer Acceptance Capacity Consideration Legality A court will not help any party to an illegal contract Legal ability to enter into a contract. Proposal to make a definite eal with serious intent What is exchanged as a result of a contract

Match the term to the correct definition. Express Executory Executed Sales Employment Business organizations’ hiring agreements Completed by both parties Written or spoken Not fully performed Property, Rent, Wills, Estates

Match the term to the correct definition. Property Insurance Life Insurance Medical Insurance Vehicle Insurance Disability Insurance Pays benefits if policy holder can no longer work Most people receive group insurance from employer Covers damage or destruction of cars, homes, etc. Provides compensation for losses due to death Includes liability insurance, which is required by law

Match the term to the correct definition.

Battery negligence Defamation Product Liability Assault Using the threat of force Occurs when someone lies about another person in such a way that hurts the innocent person’s reputation Unlawful touching of another person by force Occurs when one person carelessly injures another person by being less careful than they should Includes manufacturing, design, and warning concerns

Match the term to the correct definition. Embezzlement Larceny Extortion Computer Crimes Bribery Giving or receiving something ov falue for the purpose of influencing another person’s actions Using threats or fear (blackmail) to obtain property from another Wrongful taking of property by someone lawfully entrusted with possession and control of it Taking property with the intent to permanently derprive the owner of it Hacking, improper use of cookies, invasion of privacy using the Internet, viruses, etc.

Match the term to the correct definition. Taft-Hartley Act National Labor Relations Act Civil Rights Act of 1964 Americans with Disabilities Act Family and Medical Leave Act Employees are granted job-protection and unpaid leave for personal or family reasons Bans discrimination based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, age…. Protects union workers against unfavorable dealings made by union representatives The Wagner Act; protects union workers and recognizes the right of workers to organize and collectively bargain. Prohibits hiring discrimination against people with disabilities under certain circumstances

Primary Goals are rehabilitation and treatment

Court proceeding involves a hearing that considers psychological framework and social history of the individual as well as the facts of the case

Primary goal is deterrence by punishment

Court proceeding involves a trial that considers only the facts of the cass

Defendant may be released on bail if the individual is not a flight risk or danger to society as decided by the court

Truancy, possession of alcohol, curfew violations, possession of tabacco

Peaceful Possession

Payment or rent

Reasonable care of property

Maintain the premises

Refrain from discrimination

Robbery and Vandalism

Money laundering and shoplifting

Kidnapping and Manslaughter

Treason