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True or True or False?False?
Multiple Multiple ChoiceChoice TortsTorts VocabularyVocabulary BonusBonus
The final charge to the jury is made by the prosecuting
attorney.
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False - judge
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False - judge
For a bonus point to your team, correct the sentence
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When a wrongdoer injures someone by committing a tort, the victim can usually be compensated by receiving money damages.
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Even the most careless conduct will not result in liability for negligence unless there is actual harm.
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Public Safety is the exception to the Exclusionary Rule (nothing that a suspect says can be used if an unlawful search was used)
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A wrongful injury to or interference with the property of another is…
a. nuisanceb. defamationc. trespassd. invasion of privacy
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A false statement made orally to a third party is…
a. slanderb. defamationc. breach of duty
d. libel
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This amendment deals with right to privacya. 1st Amendmentb. 3rd Amendmentc. 4th Amendmentd. 5th Amendment
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Where does the federal court system get its authority?a. Supreme Courtb. Article III of the Constitutionc. the President
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b. Article III of the Constitutionb. Article III of the Constitution
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People who are engaged in extremely dangerous activities may be held liable even without negligence or malice; this is known as the doctrine of…
a. assumption of riskb. strict liabilityc. dangerous liabilityd. unintentional liability
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One person deliberately frightens another into reasonably believing that he or she is about to be injured.
One person deliberately frightens another into reasonably believing that he or she is about to be injured.
If a minor breaks a traffic law, they are punished as…….
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In a criminal proceeding, the government is referred to as ……..
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Power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgment
Power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgment
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Decisions of the early law courts developed in England, based on customs
Decisions of the early law courts developed in England, based on customs
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Wrong that occurs when a person knows and desires the consequences of his/her act
Wrong that occurs when a person knows and desires the consequences of his/her act
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A group of citizens called together to determine whether there is enough evidence to accuse someone of a crime.
A group of citizens called together to determine whether there is enough evidence to accuse someone of a crime.
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Court order issued by a judge ordering a person to do or not to do something
Court order issued by a judge ordering a person to do or not to do something
One of the primary purposes of the law is to protect you from
the wrongful acts of others.
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True or False:
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Sandy, 17, throws a snowball at a friend on a crowded street corner. The
snowball misses her friend but hits an elderly man, who falls to the ground
and is injured.
What is this an example of?
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Bob borrows money from the bank to purchase a car. After Bob fails to make the required payments, the
bank sends someone over to Bob’s house. This person the drives Bob’s car away while Bob is not home. Is
this an intentional tort?
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No, because since Bob did not make the payments, the car can be repossessed by the bank.
No, because since Bob did not make the payments, the car can be repossessed by the bank.
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If Amy (8 years old) gets caught vandalizing a school restroom, how will she be
treated?
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Amy will be treated as a delinquent childAmy will be treated as a delinquent child
Shirley points a toy gun at Laverne and demands money. Laverne has a heart attack. What tort, if any, has Shirley committed? What will Laverne recover in damages if she sues
Shirley and wins?
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Shirley committed assault. She frightened Laverne to a heart attack. Laverne suffered a loss of wages and could get money for medical bills and damages.
Shirley committed assault. She frightened Laverne to a heart attack. Laverne suffered a loss of wages and could get money for medical bills and damages.
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