Court System

A case that settles a disagreement between two parties over damages or compensation is what?

• A) Criminal case

• B) Civil case

• C) High Court

• D) Appeal

What are the 2 types of cases heard in the judicial system?

• A) Criminal and Civil

• B) High Court and Appeal

• C) Divorce and Burglary

• D) Compensation and Punishment

What is the highest court in the country?

• A) Criminal Court

• B) Civil Court

• C) High Court

• D) Appeal Court

When a person asks a higher court to review the result of a trial because of new evidence or an error, it is called what?

• A) Civil Case

• B) Criminal Case

• C) High Court

• D) Appeal

Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case?

• A) A person robs another person at gunpoint.

• B) A person is caught breaking into a house.

• C) A person breaks a leg at work and claims compensation.

• D) A person fails to stop at a red light.

What is the purpose of laws?

• A) To protect safety of people in society

• B) To recognize and protect freedoms and interests of people in society

• C) To ensure that society functions properly

• D) All of the above

What are socially acceptable habits such as waiting in queues, taking turns, and bringing a gift to a birthday party called?

• A) Laws

• B) Norms

• C) Civil Cases

• D) Criminal Cases

In criminal law, what is necessary to punish an individual or group?

• A) Compensation

• B) Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

• C) Social norms

• D) Civil agreement

What type of law is involved when Annabelle spreads a false rumor about Tammy, causing Tammy to get fired from her job?

• A) Criminal law

• B) Civil law

• C) Constitutional law

• D) Administrative law

.A married couple decides to get a divorce.  They disagree over who gets what.  A judge hears both sides and makes a decision about how their property should be divided.

• High Court

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Appeal