Describe the climb-the-chain-of-command technique of informal advocacy.
What will be an ideal response?
When you are dissatisfied with the decision or action of an employee, you complain to his or her supervisor and then, if needed, to the supervisor of the supervisor up the chain of command.
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Officer Bob knocked on your door late on Saturday night, told you they are investigating a kidnapping, and asked if he may come in to talk and "look around." You hesitated a moment but when Officer Bob stated that he hates to use the warrant because it will seem like you are being uncooperative and judges hate defendants who do not cooperate, you agreed to let him enter. While he was talking to you, Officer Bob casually opened the desk in your living room and found a two-ounce bag of marijuana. Officer Bob seized the drugs and arrested you for possession. The search and seizure described will withstand judicial scrutiny under the consent exception to the warrant requirement.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Jill’s will stated that her daughter, Kaye would devise the diamond engagement ring which had belonged to her grandmother, Edith. However, Jill gave her daughter the diamond engagement ring on Kaye’s 30th birthday instead. This is an example of:
a. Abatement b. Ademption c. Satisfaction d. Lapse abatement
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The Rules of Professional Conduct provide a foundation of ethical rules. 2. The unauthorized practice of law is generally known as ULP. 3. Only when state statute provides, a paralegal must work under direct supervision of a licensed attorney. 4. As a paralegal, you can recommend a course of action about how to proceed in a matter. 5. A paralegal can only draft documents on behalf of the supervising attorney.
A direct popular government where the people vote on and decide all important issues is called:
a. a republic b. socialism c. a democracy d. capitalism