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Multiple Choice Questions

• In most cases, the penalties of monetary damages or equitable relief are awarded in which

type of case?

• Civil.
• Criminal.
• Grand Jury.
• Disposition.

Difficulty: Easy

• Whom does the burden of proof fall upon?
• Defense.
• Plaintiff.
• Jury.
• Investigators.

Difficulty: Easy

• The burden of proof must be met to satisfy the judge or jury in which of the following types

of trials?

• Civil.
• Criminal.
• Both a and b.
• Trails involving monetary damages.

Difficulty: Moderate

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4. State Constitutional laws are considered supreme laws unless:

• The burden of proof is not meet.
• There are local laws that are violated.
• The case is a criminal case.
• The State laws are in conflict with the U.S. Constitution.

Difficulty: Moderate

5. The Bill of Rights are:

• The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
• The Declaration of Independence.
• The 10 Commandments.
• The rules of conduct for the courtroom.

Difficulty: Easy

• If a decision from a U.S. District Court is to be appealed, it will be heard in the:
• U.S. Supreme Court.
• State Supreme Court.
• U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal.
• State Circuit Courts of Appeal.

Difficulty: Moderate

• Who has the sole discretion to bring charges in any case?
• Investigator.
• Circuit Court.
• Judge.
• District Attorney.

Difficulty: Easy

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8. During arraignment, the accused must be presented with a written copy of:

• The charges.
• The evidence against them.
• Bail.
• The jury.

Difficulty: Moderate

9. If a motion in limine is made, the judge may:

• Excuse some jury members.
• Exclude some evidence.
• Modify bail conditions.
• Provide a lawyer to the defendant.

Difficulty: Moderate

10. Hearsay evidence may be used during:

• If the defendant is pleading guilty.
• During the trail if the defendant waives their right to hearsay evidence.
• During a preliminary hearing.
• None of the above.

Difficulty: Moderate

• If a client turns over evidence to their attorney with the purpose of attempting to make it a

privileged communication, a judge may:

• Allow the evidence into the case.
• Never allow the evidence into the case.
• Call a mis-trial.
• Dismiss the attorney.

Difficulty: Hard

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• Burglary, Embezzlement, Larceny, Robbery, Fraud and Extortion are which types of

crimes?

• Federal Criminal Acts.
• State Criminal Acts.
• Constitutional Violations.
• Common Law Crimes.

Difficulty: Moderate

• The difference between civil and criminal law violations is that criminal cases will

involve:

• The violation of a Statute.
• The violation of the U.S. Constitution.
• The use of an attorney.
• Plea agreements.

Difficulty: Easy

• The U.S. Constitution contains how many amendments?
• 12.
• 14.
• 24.

D. 27.

Difficulty: Hard

• Where are the Federal statutory laws set forth?
• U.S. Constitution.
• Laws of Government.
• United States Code.
• U.S. Circuit Court.

Difficulty: Moderate