Miranda rights for those arrested and accused of or suspected of a crime do not include:

a.all of the other choices are included in the Miranda rightsb.the right to remain silentc.the right to be represented by counseld.the right to be releasede.being informed that statements made may be used against the accused

The first of the pleadings is known as "a claim."

A misdemeanor is generally:

a.is an offense against the state that is not punishable by time in prisonb.can only involve the violation of a state, not federal, statutec.is an offense that does not involve bodily harm to another persond.is a crime punishable by less than a year in prisone.is not a crime

When discussing the reality of business ethics, Peter Drucker held that it was not unethical to pay a bribe if that was the norm in a business and was absolutely needed to get business for a company.

a. Trueb. False

Bribery is:

a.illegal pressure on debtorsb.economic espionagec.legal in some statesd.all of the other choices are correcte.the offer or taking of money, goods or other things of value to influence official actions

The Sixth Amendment addresses the right of persons to trial by jury in civil cases.

a. Trueb. False

State judges, unlike federal judges, are generally not appointed for life.

a. Trueb. False

To serve as an arbitrator, one must be certified by the American Arbitration Association.

a. Trueb. False

The Constitution guarantees the right to use a jury in all civil penalty cases.

a. Trueb. False

__ involves the use of the law and the legal process to resolve disputes among individuals, businesses, and governments.

a.civil litigationb.criminal litigationc.concurrent jurisdictiond.territorial jurisdictione.subject matter jurisdictio

Criminal fraud can occur in private institutions and against the government.

a. Trueb. False

If you accidentally drive the wrong way on a highway and kill someone in an accident, since it was an accident, there can be no criminal prosecution.

a. Trueb. False

Nolo contendere means there is no longer a cause for the authorities to consider further charges against a suspect in a criminal matter.

a. Trueb. False

When judges use decisions from earlier legal cases for guidance in legal principles to solve current cases it is referred to as:

a.statutory procedureb.precedentc.procedural lawd.common lawe.legal culture

The power of a court over a defendant is called in personam jurisdiction.

a. Trueb. False

Private law:

a.does not involve courtsb.applies only to individual statesc.none of the other choicesd.provides a check on Congress's power

e.is criminal law

The Sixth Amendment right to jury trial in criminal cases applies to federal cases, not state cases.

a. Trueb. False

The final closing argument is always presented by the defendant.

a. Trueb. False

You are arrested by the police, who suspect you of a crime:

a.the police review board decide if you will be charged with a crimeb.none of the other choicesc.a government prosecutor will decide if you will be charged with a crimed.a judge will decide if you will be charged with a crimee.the police decide if you will be charged with a crime

When a suspect is brought before a judge for an initial appearance, the judge may order the suspect released.

a. Trueb. False

An appellate court's majority opinion:

a.provides guidance to judges and attorneys for the resolution of similar disputesb.provides guidance for the defendant about how to apply for a retrialc.provides guidance for the attorneys about how to apply for a retriald.none of the other choices are correcte.provides guidance for the plaintiff about how to apply for a retriaL

If a crime is not prosecuted within the time set by the ____, then the state loses the right to bring suit:

a.statute of dissipationb.statute of limited timec.none of the other specific choices is correctd.statute of prosecutione.statute of limitations

Suppose the Texas legislature ruled that all motorcycle drivers and passengers under the age of 21 had to wear helmets. This could be attacked by a young motorcycle driver who did not want to wear a helmet as a violation of:

a.none of the other choicesb.the due process clause because it does not advance a state interestc.the equal protection clause because it applies to people under

21d.all of the other choicese.the due process clause because it is a restriction on personal freedom

An appellate court can do which of the following:

a.reverse the judgment of the trial courtb.affirm the judgment of the trial courtc.modify the judgment of the trial courtd.none of the other specific choices are correcte.all of the other specific choices are correct

States may impose sales taxes on items shipped to state residents from out-of-state mail order businesses.

a. Trueb. False