18/3/20
1) Second use of English today
2) And quizizz game about law and crime (check the complete paper in Aula Virtual)
Law and order
Are you a lawyer in real life … or do you just play one on TV? Take our law terms quiz now and find out!
What's a term that describes an agreement between two parties?
racketeering
contract
bribe
rack‧e‧teer‧ing /ˌrækəˈtɪərɪŋ $ -ˈtɪr-/ noun [uncountable]
when someone earns money through crime and illegal activities
people involved in smuggling and racketeering
A judge should be _____ during a court hearing.
prejudiced
impartial
drunk
Which phrase best describes "cross examination"?
when lawyers question witnesses from the opposing side
when a lawyer stops to pray during a trial
when a bloody, sharp cross is introduced as evidence during a murder trial
If you ask a higher court to reconsider the decision of a lower court, what do you file?
a soliloquy
an appeal
a contract
What is "natural justice"?
In a legal situation, everyone should be treated fairly.
In a court case, hungry lions should punish offenders.
Defendants and accusers face each other in a boxing ring, that way Darwin's rules dictate who wins.
What's a term that describes a legal guideline that was established by previous decisions?
precedent
constitution
textbook
What word refers to someone who files a lawsuit?
whiner
plaintiff
money-grabber
plain‧tiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ noun [countable]
someone who brings a legal action against another person in a court of law SYN complainant British English → defendant
If you offer sworn statements during a _____, you'd better make sure that your words are true.
interrogation
deposition 2 [countable] law a statement written or recorded for a court of law, by someone who has promised to tell the truth
inquisition
What's a term for a serious crime?
felony fel‧o‧ny /ˈfeləni/ noun (plural felonies) [countable, uncountable] law
a serious crime such as murder → misdemeanour► see thesaurus at crime
misdemeanour
public urination
What's a word for a person accused of wrongdoing?
defendant
opponent
prosecutor
de‧fen‧dant /dɪˈfendənt/ noun [countable]
the person in a court of law who has been accused of doing something illegal → plaintiff SYN prisoner American English
We find the defendant not guilty.
Why would a lawyer write a "brief"?
to insult his opponent
to make his case with the court
because a "long" was too lengthy
brief> law a short spoken or written statement giving facts about a law case
The ACLU filed a brief (=gave one to the court) opposing the decision.
What are "laws"?
a way to imprison the less fortunate
a series of rules for a community
a type of knock-knock joke
What's a word that describes written law?
statute
tort
diligence
stat‧ute /ˈstætʃuːt/ ●○○ noun [countable]
1 a law passed by a parliament, council etc and formally written down
Protection for the consumer is laid down by statute (=established by law).
tort /tɔːt $ tɔːrt/ noun [countable, uncountable]
law an action that is wrong but not criminal and can be dealt with in a civil court of law
What is a printed statement made under oath?
constitution
jurisdiction
affidavit
What is a judgment of guilt against a defendant?
hanging
belief
conviction
Homework: Compile info about a crime that made a lasting impact on you and tell us about it next day in class.
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