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1. The burden of proof in a criminal case:
a) is harder to meet than the burden of proof in a civil case. -10
b) must be met by the District Attorney.
c) is beyond a reasonable doubt.
d) all of the above is true with respect to the burden of proof in a criminal case.
2. The main difference between a mediator and an arbitrator is:
a) An arbitrators role is to assist the parties in reaching their own agreement.
b) A mediator makes a decision for the parties; an arbitrator does not.
c) An arbitrator makes a decision for the parties; a mediator does not.
d) There really isnt a difference; the names are used interchangeably.
3. Common law refers to:
a) law that is the same or similar in all of the states.
b) law made when judges decide cases and then follow those decisions in later
cases.
c) law made by legislatures in the form of statutes.
d) the related legal systems of Germany, Italy and France.
4. The time before a trial when each side gets an opportunity to learn about the
other sides case, including strengths and weaknesses is known as:
a. voire dire.
b. pre-trial conference.
c. interrogatories.
d. discovery.
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10. The court that typically hears witnesses, receives evidence and determines the
facts of the case is:
a. The Court of Appeals
b. The Trial Court
c. The Supreme Court
d. All of the above courts typically hear witnesses, receive
evidence and determine the facts of the case.