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Paralegal 101

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. An approach whereby the courts give a statute a broad interpretation.






2. A court order authorizing a sheriff to take property in order to enforce a judgment.






3. Not susceptible to a precise definition; a belief based on specific facts that a crime has been or is about to be committed; more than a reasonable suspicion.






4. In a case brief - facts that relate to what happened procedurally in the lower courts or administrative agencies before the case reached the court issuing the opinion.






5. A witness who possesses skill and knowledge beyond that of the average person.






6. Evidence that suggests the defendant's innocence.






7. Evidence that is derived from an illegal search or interrogation is inadmissible.






8. A computerized database that contains the full text of documents - such as court opinions or depositions.






9. The transfer of a case from one state court to a federal court.






10. A professional entity in which the stockholders share in the organization's profits but have their liabilities limited to the amount of their investment.






11. A requirement that a party fulfill his or her contractual obligations.






12. A defense requiring proof that the defendant was not mentally responsible.






13. An opinion that disagrees with the majority's decision and reasoning.






14. Someone who has the power to act in the place of another.






15. The failure to act reasonably under the circumstances.






16. An intentional act that creates a harmful or offensive physical contact.






17. A tangible object or a right or ownership interest.






18. Without the need for a warrant - the police may seize objects that are openly visible.






19. Information about what happened procedurally to the litigation after the case cited. Include this information in a citation. There is no entry for the topic Husband and Wife.






20. A rule that states that evidence obtained in violation of an individual's constitutional rights cannot be used against that individual in a criminal trial.






21. A motion brought before the beginning of a trial either to eliminate the necessity for a trial or to limit the information that can be heard at the trial.






22. Being informed of some act done or about to be done.






23. The power of the federal courts to hear matters of federal law.






24. An examination of a prospective juror to see if he or she is fit to serve as a juror on a specific case.






25. An agreement supported by consideration.






26. A pamphlet inserted into the back of a book containing information new since the volume was published.






27. A question that suggests the answer; generally - leading questions may not be asked during direct examination of a witness.






28. A national organization of paralegal programs that promotes high standards for paralegal education.






29. The process of signaling that you are really listening - accomplished by using verbal and nonverbal clues - paraphrasing - and reflecting the client's feelings.






30. Information about the law - such as that contained in encyclopedias and law review articles.






31. Information that tells the reader the name of the case - where it can be located - the court that decided it - and the year it was decided. The Bluebook gives precise rules as to how case citations are to be written.






32. Relates to the ability of a witness to testify; generally - the witness must be capable of being understood by the jury; must understand the duty to tell the truth; and if a lay witness - must give testimony based on personal knowledge.






33. A system developed to shield an attorney or a paralegal from a case that otherwise would create a conflict of interest.






34. Rules and regulations created by administrative agencies.






35. The revocation of an attorney's license.






36. Questions relating to the interpretation or application of the law.






37. Voluntarily and knowingly subjecting oneself to danger.






38. The status of being formally recognized by a nongovernmental organization for having met special criteria - such as fulfilling educational requirements and passing an exam - established by that organization.






39. A person appointed by the court to manage the affairs or property of a person who is incompetent due to age or some other reason.






40. A person who permits or directs another person to act on the principal's behalf.






41. When a higher court agrees with what lower court has done.






42. Body of law that has evolved from judicial decisions in cases that do not involve constitutional - statutory - or administrative regulation interpretation.






43. The background documents created during the process of a bill becoming a statute. These documents can include alternative versions of the legislation - proceedings of committee hearings and reports - and transcripts of floor debates.






44. Defendant's reply to the complaint. It may contain statements of denial - admission - or lack of knowledge and affirmative defenses.






45. The process by which individuals or organizations have their names placed on an official list kept by some private organization or governmental agency.






46. A term used to describe two cases that are almost identical - with similar facts and legal issues.






47. A document that lists statements regarding specific items for the other party to admit or deny.






48. Information about what happened procedurally to the litigation after the case cited. Include this information in a citation.






49. A test that provides that the defendant is not guity due to insanity if - at the time of the killing the defendant could not control his or her actions.






50. Court decisions from a higher court in the same jurisdiction.







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