A trial brief is a document prepared for use

1. A trial brief is a document prepared for use _____________. (Points : 2)

in trial court — mostly for the attorney’s personal use — that summarizes the issues, the evidence and witnesses, and the law
In an appellate court. It is the formal legal presentation of a party’s position and, as such, must comply with the receiving court’s specific requirements
In a law office. It discusses the facts and law of a given situation, such as an individual’s product liability lawsuit or a company’s defense against a patent infringement claim
As a legal document, submitted to a court

Question 2.2. When structuring an argument, it is important that you have an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. This is because ______________________. (Points : 2)

you will cover different information in each section and this provides a framework for that different information
people are inherently able to figure out facts and figures for themselves, so fitting them into a logical framework doesn’t allow them to develop their own conclusions and relationships, which is the point of an argument
you should tell readers what you are going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them
you do not have to repeat yourself

Question 3.3. When writing, avoid the passive voice. In passive voice, the object of a sentence becomes the sentence’s subject. Which of the following is the best example of using passive voice in a sentence? (Points : 2)

The article was written by Steve.
Steve wrote the article.
The author of the article, Steve, is passive.
The article, written by Steve, is passive.

Question 4.4. When drafting a case brief, pay particular attention to the Analysis or Discussion section, especially if the case ________________. (Points : 2)

is a case of first impression, or “the first case of its kind”
focuses on issues that are completely different from your client’s case
hasn’t been decided
was overturned

Question 5.5. This type of legislation is the most frequent subject of legal research: (Points : 2)

a law
a bill
the Constitution
court opinions

Question 6.6. ______________ is the supreme law of the land. (Points : 2)

The United States Supreme Court
The Executive Branch, with the President as the leader
The Constitution
All laws are equal and none are supreme

Question 7.7. The ___________ governs the process that federal agencies must follow when creating regulations. (Points : 2)

US Congress
designated subcommittee of US Congress
APA, or Administrative Procedure Act
Constitution

Question 8.8. This means bound or obliged by law or equity. (Points : 2)

Liable
Libel
Guilty
Acquitted

Question 9.9. One who has no interest or cause in the matter at issue is considered ______. (Points : 2)

Uninterested
Disinterested
Not Liable
Not Libel

Question 10.10. Although a court reporter may refer to an individual who takes and transcribes notes during legal proceedings, it may also refer to _____________. (Points : 2)

the documents where court cases are published
the news reporter who is assigned to cover cases at the courthouse
an official or formal statement of facts or proceedings that disseminates information
any unofficial filing of fact that should be further researched

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in trial court — mostly for the attorney’s personal use — that summarizes the issues, the evidence and witnesses, and the law …………………….

APA

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