#1
What does the term 'due diligence' refer to in a legal context?
Exercising reasonable care and investigation
ExplanationThoroughly conducting investigations and exercising reasonable care in legal matters.
#2
What is the 'burden of proof' in legal proceedings?
The obligation to prove one's assertion
ExplanationThe responsibility to provide evidence supporting a claim in legal proceedings.
#3
What is the primary purpose of 'ethics codes' in the legal profession?
To provide guidelines for professional conduct
ExplanationOffering guidelines to regulate professional conduct in the legal field.
#4
What is 'legal liability'?
The legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions
ExplanationThe legal obligation for one's actions or failures to act.
#5
What is 'bail' in the context of criminal law?
Money or property deposited to ensure a defendant's appearance in court
ExplanationFunds or property deposited to guarantee a defendant's presence in court.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a profession?
High income
ExplanationHigh income is not a defining characteristic of a profession.
#7
What does the 'attorney-client privilege' protect?
Confidential communications between a lawyer and client
ExplanationSafeguarding confidential communications between lawyers and their clients.
#8
What does the term 'precedent' mean in legal contexts?
A previous court decision used as a basis for a current decision
ExplanationA past court decision serving as a foundation for deciding similar current cases.
#9
What is the purpose of 'discovery' in a legal case?
To gather evidence and information
ExplanationThe process of collecting evidence and information in preparation for a legal case.
#10
What does the term 'confidentiality' mean in legal contexts?
Protecting sensitive information from disclosure
ExplanationSafeguarding sensitive information from being disclosed.
#11
What is 'conflict of interest' in the legal profession?
When a lawyer's personal interest conflicts with their duty to their client
ExplanationA situation where a lawyer's personal interests clash with their professional obligations to a client.
#12
What is 'malpractice' in the legal profession?
Professional negligence or misconduct
ExplanationProfessional negligence or misconduct within the legal field.
#13
What is 'stare decisis'?
The principle of following precedent
ExplanationThe principle of adhering to past legal decisions.
#14
What is 'voir dire'?
The process of jury selection
ExplanationThe process of selecting a jury for a trial.
#15
What does 'pro se' representation mean?
Self-representation in court
ExplanationRepresenting oneself in a court proceeding.