Exam 2
Answer each of the following questions. Please answer in an outline form as much as possible. Avoid lengthy paragraphs.
This type of exams are graded on accuracy and thoroughness. If the question say “explain”, “differentiate”, “identify”, “outline and explain”, et al., please do so. Pay attention to what the question is asking.
This exam should be prepared in teams of two, three or four students. Team wok is how you will earn the extra five points. In addition, teamwork is a sign of class participation because it requires interaction.
Criminal Law
1. Explain the two elements that must normally exist for a person to be convicted of crime under criminal law.
2. Explain the key differences between Civil and Criminal Law, around the following issues: parties who bring suit, wrongful act, burden of proof, verdict and remedies.
3. Explain briefly the five broad categories of crimes under which crimes have been grouped.
4. Outline and explain in more detail each of the White-Collar Crimes and Organized Crimes.
5. Briefly explain the defenses raised to avoid liability for criminal acts?
6. Briefly discuss the constitutional safeguards that exist to protect persons accused of crimes per amendments Fourth, Fifth, Six and Eighth.
7. Briefly discuss the Exclusionary Rule and the Miranda Rights.
8. Explain the difference between, felony, misdemeanor and petty crime.
Tort Law
1. Explain the purpose of Tort law.
2. What Damages exist in Tort actions?
3. Discuss each of the Intentional Torts against Persons and Intentional Torts against Property.
4. Explain each of the four elements that a plaintiff must prove in a Negligent Action?
5. Discuss Causation, to include Causation in Fact, Proximate Cause and Foreseeability.
6. What “precedent” was established and by what court on the Palsagraf v. Long Railroad Co. Case of (1928)?
7. Briefly Outline the Defenses to Negligence.
8. Describe Strict Liability.
9. Describe the essential areas in which a Manufacturer must exercise Due Care in order to produce safe products.
10.Describe the Defenses to Product Liability?
Employment Law
1. Discuss the differences between the Immigration Reform and Control Act and the Immigration Act.
2. What main elements make Title VII of the Civil Rights Act perhaps the most important statue covering employment discrimination?
3. What is the purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?
4. What is Sexual Harassment? And, what are the defenses in a case.
5. What elements must a plaintiff prove in a Prima Facie Case to establish discrimination based on disability?
