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2.2 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Which of the following an example of : 1222562
2.2 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Which of the following is an example of sanctions in civil cases?
A) capital punishment
B) home confinement
C) probation
D) compensation for economic damages
2) Which of the following best describes civil justice?
A) justice between parties to a dispute, regardless of any larger principles that might be involved
B) justice concerned with the private affairs of citizens and their respective rights
C) justice fairly administered according to the rules of substantive law (such as a fair trial)
D) justice that conforms to a moral principle
3) Which of the following forms of justice is fairly administered according to the rules of statutory law?
A) social justice
B) civil justice
C) substantial justice
D) criminal justice
4) Which of the following scenarios, if identified, can result in a mistrial?
A) Ginny, one of the jury, avidly followed the polls conducted by the media to know the people’s opinion on the trial.
B) Derek, the defense attorney, concealed his client’s drinking habit as he felt it would be prejudicial to the client in the ongoing case of banking fraud.
C) Silvia, the attorney for the prosecution, raised an objection for every evidence presented by the defense attorney.
D) Rico, an expert witness, stated an opinion on the evidence without first testifying to the underlying facts.
5) Igor, a wealthy entrepreneur, was involved in embezzlement of cash from the office and tax evasion. If discovered, which of the following will he be charged under?
A) criminal law
B) constitutional law
C) administrative law
D) civil law
6) Which of the following is true of our justice system?
A) The law is fast; litigation lasts for one or two hours.
B) Trials (aside from the verdict) provide a lot of drama.
C) Closing arguments and cross examination are the most important parts of a trial.
D) The role of the jury is not passive.
7) Which of the following rules of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure limits discovery of an expert’s communications with engaging counsel and any report drafts that may be prepared?
A) Rule 26(b)(1)
B) Rule 26(b)(4)
C) Rule 26(a)(2)
D) Rule 26(e)(2)
8) Which of the following stages applies to a criminal case but not to a civil case?
A) pleading stage
B) discovery stage
C) trial stage
D) sentencing stage
9) Which of the following is a difference between criminal cases and civil cases?
A) A complaint should be accompanied by an investigator’s affidavit to initiate a civil case, whereas filing a complaint is sufficient to initiate a criminal case.
B) A defendant has an amount of time (20 days) to respond to the complaint in a civil case, whereas he or she enters a plea to the charge during the first appearance in a criminal case.
C) A defendant can only enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to charges in a civil case, whereas he or she can also claim lack of sufficient knowledge to respond or assert affirmative defenses in a criminal case.
D) Failing to file a timely response can result in a default judgment in a civil case, whereas failing to file a timely response can result in a declaratory judgment in a criminal case.
10) Which of the following is a difference between civil law and criminal law?
A) The purpose of civil law is to resolve disputes between individuals or entities, whereas the purpose of criminal law is to convict and punish offenders.
B) Under civil law, the burden of proof is on the government, whereas under criminal law, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff.
C) Under civil law, the responding party is the government, whereas under criminal law, the responding party is the defendant.
D) Civil law sanctions may include imprisonments, whereas criminal law sanctions include compensations but not imprisonments.
