Question 1. If police conduct an unlawful search and seizure of evidence without a warrant,
the arrest is thrown out.
they are liable for damages in a civil suit.
the evidence cannot be used.
they are subject to disciplinary proceedings.
Question 2. Notice of a lawsuit is generally accomplished through a procedure known as:
Service of Process
Personal jurisdiction
Minimum contacts
Forum choice
Question 3. Bernie Madoff was convicted and sentenced for running a type of fraud operation known as a/an:
Insider trading scheme
Spanish prisoner scam
Ponzi scheme
Bait and switch scam
Question 4. The federal trial court is called the:
Federal Circuit Court
Court of Claims
Federal Trial Court
U.S. District Court
Question 5. The purpose of tort law is to
protect society.
compensate victims of wrong doing.
provide a safe way of getting even.
discourage bad conduct.
Question 6. Stephanie runs a red light and crashes into a car driven by Britta, who was speeding. At trial, the jury finds Stephanie 80% at fault, and Britta 20% at fault. Britta's total damages were $100,000, and the judge awards her $80,000. The judge was most likely applying the doctrine of:
Assumption of the risk.
Contributory negligence
Comparative negligence
Implied consent
Question 7. Congress's authority to make laws prohibiting discrimination in employment comes from the:
Common law
Due Process Clause
Commerce Clause
First Amendment
Question 8. The federal law known as RICO was originally intended to deal with what type of crime?
Organized crime
Insider trading
Robbery
Conspiracy
Question 9. In the case State v. Beciraj, the husband and wife defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit arson. It was difficult to prove the crime because
the defendants never started a fire.
the husband did not agree to the arson.
the wife was not present when the fire occurred.
the insurance on the property had lapsed.
Question 10. If Jennifer discovers her father has written a new will which does not include her as a beneficiary, and Jennifer adds her name to the will, she will be committing the crime of:
Extortion
Larceny
False pretenses
Forgery.