Law Studies- Unit 1

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What is advocacy? Options: active support of a cause, art of persuading others, standing up for other people who cannot stand for themselves

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active support of a cause, art of persuading others, standing up for other people who cannot stand for themselves

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Voting is a basic ________________ right.

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constitutional

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In 1971, the passage of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment gave __________________ the right to vote.

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18 year olds

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A _______________ occurs when a legislative act is referred to voters for final approval or rejection. Every eligible citizen votes on the law.

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referendum

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An enactment made by a legislature and expressed in a formal document.

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Statute

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What is the national legislative body of the U.S. consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

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Congress

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You and another students have a disagreement and go to the school social worker to help clear things up. This person does not have final say.

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Mediation

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Cindy sues Tom after one of the walls he built on her house falls down. What is the legal process called? Options: Mediation, Negotiation, Arbitration, Court Action, Informal Talk

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Court Action

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A third person helps the disputing parties talk about their problem and settle differences

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Mediation

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Why do most Civil and criminal cases never make it to court? Options: plea bargains, out of court settlements, pre-trial agreements, people die, pretrial agreements, charges are dropped, judges and cops are corrupt, corruption and pretrial agreements

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plea bargains, out of court settlements, pre-trial agreements