April 28 Exam

Which of the following is not an element of contract formation?

offer
acceptance
warranty
consideration

Which of the following words is least suitable to complete the following sentence:

Without jurisdiction, the court cannot ____ the case.

hear
decide
consider
move

Which of the following has the closest meaning to “hiding a crime”?

Make up
Brush up
Down up
Cover up

Write the best word to complete the sentence.

At an arraignment, a defendant might guilty.

Write the best words to complete the sentence

A plaintiff begins a litigation by filing a and a defendant may respond by filing an in which they admit or deny the plaintiff’s allegations.

Match the words with the best definition

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Charges
Allegations
Motion
Detained
Eighth Amendment

Accusations against a criminal defendant
What a plaintiff includes in a civil complaint
A request to a judge for a decision
Status of a defendant who is not free to leave
Prohibits excessive bail

Write the best words to complete the sentence.

The jury the defendant last week, meaning the jurors decided there was enough evidence to charge the defendant with a crime.

Write the best words to complete the sentence.

US law typically defines a serious crime where a defendant may be sentenced to more than one year in prison as a , while a less serious crime is typically termed a .

After a jury find a defendant guilty, which of the following correctly describes the next step in a criminal case?

The judge will sentence the defendant.
The judge will convict the defendant.
The judge will appeal the conviction.
The judge will move for a conviction.

Which of the following crimes describes a person who improperly takes money from a company but without using violence?

Robbery
Kidnapping
Conspiracy
Embezzlement

Complete the sentence by filling in the blank.

Three years after being sentenced, the defendant was released from prison on and will remain free so long as he observes certain conditions.

Where would you most likely information regarding the background to a contract?

In the representations.
In the recitals.
In the boilerplate provisions.
In the choice-of-law clause.

Which of the following is NOT a representation in a contract?

Either party may terminate the Agreement by giving written notice to the other party at any time prior to the Closing.
Buyer has full power and authority, including full corporate power and authority, to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform and consummate, its obligations hereunder.
The Company is an entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction.
As of today's, all of the equity interests of the Company are held by its Subsidiary.

Which of the following was NOT discussed in your reading on bail reform?

People may remain in jail for a long time waiting for trial.
People may not have enough money to make bail.
People released on bail might be dangerous.
Some countries do not allow defendants to be released on bail.

Which of the following sentences does not correctly use commas?

Law students study contracts, torts, and criminal law.
Unable to make bail, the defendant remained in jail waiting for trial.
The Constitution guarantees civil liberties, the important freedoms are listed in the Bill of Rights.
He signed the contract with a red pen, not realizing that most contracts are signed with blue pens.

Which word best completes the sentence?

The court ____ the evidence and excluded it from trial.

affirmed
suppressed
denied
refused

Please complete the sentence by filling in the blank.

As a result of the agreement, the defendant admitted he was guilty but received a lighter sentence.

Which word best completes the sentence?

The jury ____ the defendant, meaning that the state could not prove the defendant was guilty.

acquitted
convicted
pardoned
admitted

Which of the following is written in the most standard legal English>

The federal court was able to assert competence over the case.
The federal court was able to assert hearing over the case.
The federal court was able to assert jurisdiction over the case.
The federal court was able to assert a verdict over the case,

Write the word that best completes the sentence.

If a court grants a motion for judgment, one party will prevail without a trial because there is no need for a jury.

What is the process by which a jury is selected?

Mes Rea
Actus Reus
Habeas Corpus
Voir Dire

During what type of proceeding will a witness testify pre-trial?

Plaintiff's case-in-chief
Defendant's closing argument
An appeal
A deposition

Which of the following is written in the most standard legal English?

The United States Circuit Court is a court of second instance.
The United States Circuit Court is an appellate court.
The United States Circuit Court is an appeal court.
The United States Circuit Court is a second instance of appeal court.

Which of the following is written in the most standard legal English?

A United States District Court is a federal court.
A United States District Court is a federation court.
A United States District Court is a federalized court.
A United States District Court is a federation jurisdiction court.

Choose all of the following written in standard legal English. Choose each correct answer – there is more than one.

The forum selection clause designates which court can know the case.
The forum selection clause designates which court can hear the case.
The forum selection clause designates which court can jurisdiction the case.
The forum selection clause designates which court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
The forum selection clause designates the court with competence to know the case.

Which of the following has the closest meaning to “the jury deliberated before reaching a verdict.”

The jury acted intentionally before deciding whether the defendant was guilty or not.
The jury acted unintentionally before deciding whether the defendant was guilty or not.
The jury refused to consider evidence before deciding whether the defendant was guilty or not.
The jury discussed the case before deciding whether the defendant was guilty or not.

Which of the following has the closest meaning to negotiating the end to a civil case without a trial?

Pleading a case.
Settling a case.
Admitting a case.
Resting a case.

Which has the closest meaning to producing documents to an adversary during discovery?

Creating documents.
Editing documents.
Giving documents.
Finding documents.

Who represents the state in a criminal case?

The investigatory judge
The plaintiff
The public defender
The prosecutor

Which of the following is accurate regarding the Lefkowitz case? Choose all the correct answers. There is more than one.

Plaintiff wanted to buy items at the price he saw advertised.
The store promised to sell the items the following week because it ran out of supplies.
The store refused to sell the items at the price plaintiff wanted
The appellate court agreed with the plaintiff.
The appellate court agreed with the defendant.

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