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Unfounded Allegations and Legal Determinations Quiz

#1

Which legal principle states that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty?

Presumption of innocence
Explanation

Legal principle assuming innocence until proven guilty.

#2

What is the legal term for making false statements with malicious intent?

Defamation
Explanation

Making false statements with malicious intent.

#3

In the context of defamation, what is the term for a written false statement that damages a person's reputation?

Libel
Explanation

Written false statement damaging reputation.

#4

What term refers to a false statement that injures a person's reputation and is spoken rather than written?

Slander
Explanation

Spoken false statement injuring reputation.

#5

What is the term for a false statement that damages a person's reputation and is communicated to a third party?

Defamation
Explanation

False statement damaging reputation communicated to third party.

#6

What is the standard of proof required in criminal cases?

Beyond a reasonable doubt
Explanation

Highest standard of proof in criminal cases.

#7

Which legal term refers to a false statement made under oath?

Perjury
Explanation

False statement made under oath.

#8

In a civil case, what is the standard of proof typically required?

Preponderance of evidence
Explanation

Standard of proof requiring more evidence for than against.

#9

What term describes the act of falsely accusing someone of a crime?

Malicious prosecution
Explanation

Falsely accusing someone of a crime.

#10

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of defamation?

Truth
Explanation

Not necessary for defamation.

#11

What is the legal term for the act of initiating a lawsuit without probable cause and with malicious intent?

Malicious prosecution
Explanation

Initiating a lawsuit with malicious intent and no probable cause.

#12

What legal concept protects individuals from being sued for defamation when making statements in the public interest?

Privilege
Explanation

Protection from defamation lawsuits for statements in public interest.

#13

Which legal defense asserts that a statement, even if defamatory, is protected because it is true?

Truth defense
Explanation

Defense stating a defamatory statement is true.

#14

What term describes the act of deliberately concealing the truth or providing false information during legal proceedings?

Perjury
Explanation

Deliberately concealing truth or providing false information in legal proceedings.

#15

What legal principle allows certain statements made in court or during legislative debates to be immune from defamation lawsuits?

Absolute privilege
Explanation

Immunity of certain statements from defamation lawsuits.

#16

In a defamation lawsuit, which of the following is NOT considered a defense?

Preponderance of evidence
Explanation

Not a defense in defamation lawsuits.

#17

What legal principle allows journalists to report on matters of public interest without fear of defamation lawsuits?

Reportage privilege
Explanation

Journalistic immunity for reporting on public interest matters.

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