Law in American Society Mid-Term Exam Study Guide Chapters 6 & 7

1. Law in American Society Mid-Term Exam Study GuideChapters 6 & 7 Mr. Novak 5th Period Tuesday, October 9, 2010 8th Period Wednesday, October 10, 2010

2. Test Format • 10 Multiple Choice Questions (1 point per question) – 10 points • 10 Matching Questions (1 point per question) – 10 points • 5 Short Answer Questions (3 points per question) – 15 points • 2 Essay Questions you pick 1 (10 points) • Total Points = 45 • The previous test was worth 46 points

3. What is the case in which a lawyer sues another lawyer for a serious error that caused a client to lose his or her case? • Legal Malpractice

4. An attorney fee based on a percentage of what the client wins in a case is called a… • Contingency Fee

5. What istrue about the attorney-client privilege? • It encourages a client to speak freely. • Information told to one’s attorney may only be released with the client’s consent. • Information told to one’s attorney is confidential.

6. Where do most people who become lawyers work? • In Private Practice

7. What is the best way to find a lawyer to help you? • To get a recommendation from someone who had a similar problem that was resolved satisfactorily.

8. What has been true about violent crimes and property crimes in recent years? • The rates of both violent crime and property crime have been going down in recent years.

9. Why do some young people join gangs? • Some young people join gangs to feel a sense of belonging.

10. What have researchers identified as a factor that puts young people at risk for gang involvement? • Poverty

11. The U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted the Second Amendment to mean what? • The state has a right to maintain a militia.

12. What is an argument that supports a constitutional amendment to grant victims greater rights in criminal cases? • Victims are not a party to a criminal case and too often are ignored.

13. Who represents criminal defendants who are too poor to hire a lawyer? • Public Defender

14. Who represents civil litigants who are too poor to hire a lawyer? • Legal Aid Organization

15. What are the standards of conduct that guide lawyers’ conduct? • Code of professional responsibility

16. What ensures that information shared with your attorney is private? • Attorney-client privilege

17. What is the type of payment plan in which lawyer’s fees are deducted from the winnings in the case? • Contingency

18. What do you call a repeat offender? • Recidivist

19. What is a source of increasing concern; includes violent assaults, hate crimes, and property crime? • Crime on campus

20. What kind of organization do you find that most members are males who are pessimistic about their future opportunities? • Gang

21. What reports the frequency of crimes? • Crime Clock

22. What is the sum of violent crimes and property crimes? • Crime Index

23. What are the only three pieces of information you must provide a police officer if questioned? • Name • Address • Date of Birth

24. What number can you call for free legal representation? • 1-800-Law-Rep4

25. Essay Section – You pick 1 of 2 to answer • Discuss the pros and cons of advertising by lawyers. Give an example of an advertisement you think is improper and explain why you think so.

26. Essay Section – You pick 1 of 2 to answer -Domestic Violence Cases -I work on them every day. -Domestic violence litigation is tough. But I am tough, too. I have worked on domestic violence cases for eight years. I have written about domestic violence and I’ve taught courses on it. Put yourself in the best of hands. Mine. -Call me at 1-800-DVI-OLEN. -Marty Miller, licensed to practice law in three states __________________________________________________________ Review the advertisement and decide whether or not you would hire this lawyer. Explain your reasons.

27. 3 of the short answer questions you must analyze and use a chart just like the one on page 76 in your textbook.