Chapters 4-6 Review

The legal process of discussing an issue to reach a settlement or agreement.

• Cooperation

• Negotiation

• Collaboration

The legal term for mutual agreement between two sides in a lawsuit, made before the case goes to trial.

• Settlement

• Negotiation

• Agreement

Which of the following is NOT true of arbitration?

• Arbitrators make the final decision.

• The parties must follow the decision of the arbitrator.

• The parties provide the solution to the dispute.

Which of the following is NOT true of mediation?

• It is more formal than a negotiation.

• Mediators can impose a decision on the case.

• Mediators cannot impose a decision on the case.

Which of the following is true of why negotiation and mediation can be successful?

• Both parties have a chance to be a part of the resolution.

• Only the judge controls the outcome.

• Only the jury controls the outcome.

Which of the following is NOT true of Trial Courts?

• Mediate disputes

• Listen to testimony

• Decide the facts

The plaintiff is

• The party responding to the claims in court.

• The party that is bringing legal action.

• The party that is defending legal action.

The Defendant is

• The party responding to the claims in court.

• The party that is bringing legal action.

• The party that is defending legal action.

What is the purpose of a plea bargain?

• It ensures that the case is heard by a jury.

• It determines whether or not the defendant is going to be charged.

• It is used to settle out of court and avoid a trial.

What is a court decision on a legal question that guides future cases with similar questions?

• Precedent

• Overruling

• Sustain