Street Law Review

Street Law ReviewChapters 1-6The study of law.What is jurisprudence?True or False?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the U.S. Constitution basically protect the same set of rights.False.Laws enacted by legislatures.Statutes Another term for a lawsuitA civil actionArbitration is a conflict resolution method that most resembles going to court.TrueBesides arbitration, what are the two other means of conflict resolution?Mediation and NegotiationMediation is a dispute resolution process in which a neutral party decides on the best solution to the conflict.False.The process of questioning prospective jurors to see their suitability for a specific trial.Voir direIn a trial court, who has the burden of proof?The prosecutor or plaintiffAppeals are made when an error of law/fact occurs at trial. Choose one.Errors of law.Type of legal system in which there is a contest between opposing sides.adversarialA down payment that a client pays toward the costs of a lawsuit.RetainerAnything you say to the attorney is private and confidential.Attorney-client privilegeTrue or False?

The best way to find a good attorney is through an ad on the Internet or in the media.False

The best way is through a personal recommendation from family or friends.Requiring citizens to pay taxes is based on this type of value.MoralEconomicPoliticalsocialB; Economic Rules and regulations made and enforced by government to regulate peoples conduct. What is Law?These officials investigate complaints and help parties reach agreements.OmbudspersonsWhich of the following statements about the inquisitional system is true?The jury has the sole responsibility for bringing out the evidenceThis system is the cornerstone of the American legal system.According to this view, the goal of the trial is victory, not truth, or justice.The judge is active in questioning the witnesses.D; the judge is more active in questioning the witnesses.Justice Thomas did not agree with the majority of the justices on the court and wrote a separate statement of her analysis. What is this called?A dissenting opinionStriking a prospective juror without stating a reason.Peremptory ChallengePerson who brings a lawsuit against another person.PlaintiffThe alleged wrongdoer.DefendantAn attorney fee based on a percentage of what the client wins in a case.Contingency feePeople who become lawyers are most likely to workIn private practiceFor the governmentFor corporations, unions, or trade associationsFor public interest organizationsA; most work in private practiceWhat is the case in which a lawyer, on behalf of a client, sues another lawyer for a serious error that caused the client to lose his or her case?Legal malpracticeLaw based on judges rulings or past decisions.Case lawRights people have just because they are human beings.Human RightsIn what year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights approved by the United Nations?19421945194619481948What American was instrumental in creating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?Eleanor RooseveltA serious crime for which the penalty is typically a year or more in prison/jail.felonyRepresents civil litigants who are too poor to hire a lawyer.Legal aid organizationThese courts handle cases related to guardianships, estates, trusts, and the mentally ill.Probate CourtjurisdictionAuthority to hear a caseIn Michigan, this is the highest court.Michigan Supreme CourtHow many justices sit on the Michigan Supreme Court?7Are Michigan state court judges appointed or elected?Elected.In the court system, this is where jury trials are held; they are called the work horses of the judicial system.District Court