- Peremptory challenges occur because
A.the juror appears biased
B.of no reason at all
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
2. Challenges to a juror may be
A.for cause
B.peremptory
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
3. There are no limits to the number of
A.peremptory challenges
B.challenges for cause
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
4. An objection as to admissibility of evidence by either party may be
A.sustained by the judge
B.overruled by the judge
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
5. Leading questions
A.are questions with the answer within
B.used on cross examination
C.used with hostile witnesses
D.all of the above
6. Lay witnesses can testify as to
A.opinions and conclusions
B.first hand knowledge
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
7. The plaintiff in a civil case must
A.come forward with a case in chief
B.present a prima facie case
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
8. In a bench trial, a judge
A.takes the case under advisement
B.renders findings of fact
C.reaches conclusions of law
D.all of the above
9. Rescission may
A.order the defendant to cease an act
B.order the defendant to compete an act
C.declare a contract null and void
D.all of the above
10. After the plaintiff presents his/her case, the defendant
A.must come forward with a defense
B.may make a motion for directed verdict
C.either a or b
D.neither a nor b
11. Prospective jurors for jury duty are chosen from a
A.jury panel
B.jury pool
C.jury list
D.jury summons
12. The process of choosing jurors for a trial is called
A.ultra vires
B.sine qua non
C.voir dire
D.pinot noir
13. Those jurors and witnesses who prefer not to swear an oath may make an
A.allegation
B.acknowledgment
C.affirmation
D.all of the above
14. Consequential damages are
A.also known as special damages
B.are unique to the plaintiff
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
15. Appeals courts review
A.errors of law
B.errors of fact
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
16. When a judge agrees with an objection by counsel he/she
A.overrules the objection
B.takes the matter under advisement
C.issues a finding of fact
D.sustains the objection
17. Evidence which shows or tends to show the existence of a fact is
A.direct evidence
B.circumstantial evidence
C.inadmissible evidence
D.all of the above
18. To be competent a witness must
A.know the difference between truth and lies
B.understand that violating an oath my result in a prosecution for perjury
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
18. The “best” evidence is
A.admissible
B.inadmissible
C.objectionable
D.excluded
19. Hearsay evidence
A.is generally admissible
B.is frequently admissible with the showing of an exception
C.is always admissible
D.is never admissible
20. An appeals court opinion that disagrees with the majority opinion is a
A.per curiam order
B.concurring opinion
C.dissenting opinion
D.all of the above
21. Evidence that requires one to deduce a fact from other facts is
A.inadmissible evidence
B.circumstantial evidence
C.direct evidence
D.all of the above
21. Jury instructions are
A.charges to the jury
B.a ruling of law by the judge
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
22. A motion for directed verdict can be made by
A.the defendant at the end of the plaintiff’s case
B.the plaintiff at the end of the defendant’s case
C.both a and b
D.neither a nor b
