Chapter 2 The Legal System

Question 1

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Answer 1

A newer problem solving court involving arbitration and mediation

Question 2

Adversarial System

Answer 2

Exhibits, evidence, and witnesses are assembled by representatives of one side or the other to convince the fact that their side’s viewpoint is the truthful one.

Question 3

Inquisitorial Approach

Answer 3

The judge has more control over the proceedings in Europe (not Great Britain)

Question 4

Black Letter Law

Answer 4

“Law on the books”

The law as set down by our founding fathers in the Constitution, as written by legislators, and as interpreted by judges .

Question 5

Euthanasia

Answer 5

The act of killing an individual for reasons that are considered merciful

Question 6

Intention

Answer 6

Showing that the suspected individual not merely thought about the crime but actually tried to accomplish it. Should be punished to the same degree as the successful offender

Question 7

Attribution Theory

Answer 7

How people assign causes, including intentions, to the behavior of others and themselves

Question 8

Distributive Justice Model

Answer 8

A focus on the fairness of the outcome in a legal dispute

Question 9

Procedural Justice Model

Answer 9

If individuals view the procedures of dispute resolution or decision-making as fair, then they will view the outcome as just, regardless of whether it favors them or not