Almost every state has compiled an official (model or pattern) set of civil and criminal jury instructions. Some states have adopted plain-English jury instructions. Why have states adopted plain-English language jury instructions?
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Plain-English language for jury instructions have been adopted to make jury instructions easier to understand for jurors. Many jurors do not understand legal jargon and legal terms.
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Matchthe most appropriate term to the definition.
A. Stated value B. Selling of assets and payment of creditors C. Responsibility of ownersfor debts of business D. A characteristic unique to a corporation E. Endsautomaticallyatthe death of one of the owners F. Endsautomaticallyatthe death of the owner G. Continueseven through a change of ownership H. Requirestwo types of ownership I. Method to obtain strength in ownershipdecisions J. A voluntary legal liability from the act of anotherwho acted in the hope the liabilitywould beassumed
Brownmiller, S. (1975). Against Our Will: Men,Women, and Rape. Simon & Schuster.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The Supremacy Clause states that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. 2. The Supreme Court cited the Supremacy Clause when it ruled the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was constitutional. 3. Police officers may issue arrest warrants. 4. Common law has the same origins as the Napoleonic Code. 5. Treaties are not a source of American law.
Which of the following is a prohibited action by an employer against a union?
A) Unfair Labor Practices B) Memorandum of Understandings C) Collective bargaining D) Concerted activity