can someone please check my answers thank you.
1.)the u.s. supreme court decides which cases it will hear by a vote of its?
a.)9
b.)11
c.)4
d.)13
i chose a am i correct?
2.)the negligence defense that might be used by a baseball player club that is sued by spectators is?
a.)contributory negligence
b.)comparative negligence
c.)assumption of risk
d.)proximate cause
i chose c am i correct?
3.)physical injuries,property damage,and/or financial loss are all examples of?
a.)actual harm
b.)assault and battery
c.)defamation
d.)liability
i chose a am i correct ?
4.)law established by a court and thereafter referred to in similar cases is called the law of ?
a.)statues
b.)precedent
c.)original jurisdiction
d.)amendments
i chose b am i correct?
5.)the jurisdiction of local courts is?
a.)general
b.)appellate
c.)special
d.)limited
i chose b am i correct?
6.)an affidavit is a type of ?
a.)subpoena
b.)warrant
c.)contract
d.)sworn statement
i chose d am i correct?
7.)a defendant who does not appear in court at a specified time foreits ?
a.)the right to an attorney
b.)probation
c.)the right to testify
d.)bail
i chose d am i correct?
8.)rules of conduct established by government to maintain stability and justice are called?
a.)ethics
b.)golden rules
c.)amendments
d.)laws
i chose d am i correct?
9.)us courts of appeals hear cases on appeal from?
a.)justice of peace courts
b.)circuit courts
c.) u.s. district courts
d.)intermediate courts
i chose d am i correct?
10.)the sudden killing of someone out of rage or passion is?
a.)involuntary manslaughter
b.)voluntary manslaughter
c.)first -degree murder
d.)second -degree murder
i chose b am i correct ?
11.)in the sixth step of a trial, the jury renders its?
a.)verdict
b.)judgement
c.)closing argument
d.)indictment
i chose b am i correct?
12.)decisions made by the highest court of any state follow law of?
a.)original jurisdiction
b.)prosecution
c.)citation
d.)precedent
i chose d am i correct?
13.)the element of negligence that states the defendant did not fulfill an obligation is called ?
a.)duty of care
b.)breach of duty
c.)proximate cause
d.)strict liability
i chose a am i correct?
I am no lawyer but suspect your replies to 5 and 9 are incorrect. 13 sounds questionable as well.
thank you for questions 5.) a? 9.)c? 13.)b?
Let's go through each question one by one to check your answers:
1.) The U.S. Supreme Court decides which cases it will hear by a vote of its:
- The correct answer is a.) 9. You chose a, which is correct.
2.) The negligence defense that might be used by a baseball player club that is sued by spectators is:
- The correct answer is c.) assumption of risk. You chose c, which is correct.
3.) Physical injuries, property damage, and/or financial loss are all examples of:
- The correct answer is a.) actual harm. You chose a, which is correct.
4.) Law established by a court and thereafter referred to in similar cases is called the law of:
- The correct answer is b.) precedent. You chose b, which is correct.
5.) The jurisdiction of local courts is:
- The correct answer is d.) limited. You chose b, which is incorrect.
6.) An affidavit is a type of:
- The correct answer is d.) sworn statement. You chose d, which is correct.
7.) A defendant who does not appear in court at a specified time forfeits:
- The correct answer is d.) bail. You chose d, which is correct.
8.) Rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability and justice are called:
- The correct answer is d.) laws. You chose d, which is correct.
9.) U.S. Courts of Appeals hear cases on appeal from:
- The correct answer is c.) U.S. District Courts. You chose d, which is incorrect.
10.) The sudden killing of someone out of rage or passion is:
- The correct answer is b.) voluntary manslaughter. You chose b, which is correct.
11.) In the sixth step of a trial, the jury renders its:
- The correct answer is a.) verdict. You chose b, which is incorrect.
12.) Decisions made by the highest court of any state follow the law of:
- The correct answer is d.) precedent. You chose d, which is correct.
13.) The element of negligence that states the defendant did not fulfill an obligation is called:
- The correct answer is b.) breach of duty. You chose a, which is incorrect.
Out of the 13 questions, you answered 9 correctly. Keep up the good work!