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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are the 2 major court systems called? | A dual court system |
| how many federal court systems are there? | 3 |
| what are the names of the federal court systems | US supreme court, US court of appeals, district court |
| how are morality and ethics different? | ethics determine the difference between right and wrong while morality is the values that govern a groups ideas about right and wrong |
| what are the statutes of limitations used for? | They set the time limits for each separate claim |
| what is the survival statutes? | Deceased plaintiff is given a representative for a continued case or bring a new case |
| using ethical rules will help you deal with what kind of questions | it helps deal with moral questions |
| the US Constitution is the what? | is it the supreme law of land |
| what is Law necessary to maintain? | stability and justice |
| what is at the same level as federal statutes? | International law |
| what are examples of crime against property? | Burglary, larceny, robbery, and vandalism |
| what are examples of crime against people? | manslaughter, kidnapping, domestic violence, murder, and rape |
| what are examples of crime against government? | obstruction of justice,treason, bribery,and contempt of court |
| what are examples of crime against society? | rioting, Disorderly conduct |
| what are examples of crime against business? | shoplifting, forgery, arson, embezzlement, fraud, and money laundering |
| the two elements of a crime include_________and _________. | the criminal act, the required state of mind. |
| name an infraction. | a speeding ticket |
| what are the defenses to a crime? | self defense, entrapment, insanity |
| give an example of a felony | rape, murder |
| what is an example of a misdemeanor? | public intoxication, vandelism |