Which of the following is TRUE when discussing tort cases?
a. Tort cases are tried in criminal court and usually in front of a jury.
b. Defendants in tort cases who lose are often liable for financial damages.
c. Defendants in tort cases are entitled to an attorney under Gideon v. Wainwright.
d. Most tort cases are settled in small claims court, because the amounts involved are less than 500 .
Question -2-To affect the political process, it is important to understand
a. the institutional structures.
b. the informal norms of operation.
c. successful past strategies.
d. a candidate's biography.
Question -3-What is the key difference between a criminal case and a civil case?
a. The defendant usually pays a financial settlement if found guilty in a criminal case.
b. There are never public defenders in civil cases.
c. The defendant will likely do prison time if found guilty in a civil case.
d. Civil cases are usually plea bargained, while criminal cases usually make it to court.
Question -4-The concept of democracy was started by which ancient civilization?
a. The Romans.
b. The Egyptians.
c. The Greeks.
d. The Phoenicians.
Question -5-One of the biggest complaints about the criminal justice system is the concern about recidivism, which is
a. the tendency of a constant number of inmates to never leave prison.
b. the idea that young criminals miss out on schooling and when released need to get a GED.
c. the amount of criminal activity that occurs within prison walls, like drug use.
d. the tendency of released criminals to commit another crime and end up back in prison.
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