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Multiple Choice
Identify the letter
of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the
question.
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1.
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The main purpose of civil
law is to
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a.
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provide a forum
for discussing problems
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c.
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compensate victims
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b.
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keep order in society
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d.
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all of the above
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2.
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All but one of the following
are small claims court issues. Which one is not?
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a.
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unpaid bills
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c.
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consumer complaints
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b.
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common assault
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d.
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failure to pay rent
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3.
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How is the jury used, if
at all, in a civil trial?
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a.
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no jury is used
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c.
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a jury of 12
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b.
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a jury of 6
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d.
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a professional jury
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4.
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In a civil case, the formula
that describes how the plaintiff must prove the case is which of
the following?
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a.
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on the balance of
probabilities
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c.
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beyond a reasonable
doubt
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b.
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according to a statistical
formula
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d.
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in the mind of a "reasonable
observer"
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5.
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Categories of general damages
include all but one of the following. Which one do they not include?
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a.
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loss of income
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c.
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pain and suffering
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b.
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injunctions
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d.
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loss of enjoyment
of life
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6.
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The most common use of injunctions
is to
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a.
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stop metal heavy band
rehearsals
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c.
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stop factories from
dumping waste
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b.
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stop protesters at
trade summits
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d.
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make strikers go back
to work
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7.
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Certain assets cannot be
seized to settle a judgment. These include all but one of the following.
Which one do they not include?
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a.
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clothing
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c.
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furniture
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b.
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tools
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d.
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vacation property
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8.
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Alternative dispute resolution
(ADR) includes all but one of the following methods. Which one is not included?
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a.
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mediation
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c.
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negotiation
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b.
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litigation
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d.
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arbitration
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9.
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Negotiation, as a method
of resolving disputes, is all but one of the following, in most cases.
Which one is it not likely to be?
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a.
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voluntary
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c.
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inexpensive
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b.
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informal
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d.
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involving many third
parties
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10.
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The cost of mediation is
usually
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a.
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an expense borne by
the courts
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c.
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shared between the
parties
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b.
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the responsibility
of the loser
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d.
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the responsibility
of the winner
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