Street Law Chapter 8

The __________________ is a set of principles, or ideals, for ensuring an orderly and just society. Many countries throughout the world strive to uphold the rule of law where no one is above the law, everyone is treated equally under the law, everyone is held accountable to the same laws, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws, there is an independent judiciary, and human rights are guaranteed for all.

• human code

• rule of law

• cold, hard truth

• school handbook

True or false? Laws can be based on a combination of moral, economic, political, and social values.

• True

• False

Street crimes refer to acts such as __________.

• embezzlement

• identity theft

• burglaries and assaults

• a corporation hiding large sums of money to avoid paying taxes

Which term: the person accused of committing the crime?

• defendant

• prosecutor

• district attorney

• plaintiff

Which term: rules/regulations that give authority to the government to protect the rights of citizens

• law

• jury

• policy

• injunctions

Which term: the highest court in the United States

• Supreme Court

• Appeals Court

• District Court

• Traffic Court

The concept of 'Street Law' primarily focuses on what aspect of law education?

• A) Corporate law

• B) Practical law for everyday life

• C) International law

• D) Maritime law

Which of the following is a key principle of Street Law education?

• A) Theoretical understanding of legal systems

• B) Practical application of law in daily life

• C) Focus on historical legal cases

• D) Emphasis on constitutional amendments

Street Law programs are often implemented in which type of educational setting?

• A) Law schools

• B) High schools

• C) Medical schools

• D) Art colleges

What is one of the main goals of Street Law programs?

• A) To prepare students for the bar exam

• B) To educate students about their legal rights and responsibilities

• C) To train students in international diplomacy

• D) To teach students about ancient legal systems