Question 1

_________are compensation in the form of money awarded to a person who is injured by another's wrongful or careless act.

Accepted Answer

Damages are the monetary compensation awarded to someone who has suffered loss or injury due to another person's negligence or wrongful act.

Question 2

To protect themselves against possible claims of malpractice, freelance paralegals and independent paralegals should obtain __________insurance.

Accepted Answer

Liability insurance is designed to offer protection against claims of malpractice, making it the appropriate choice for freelance and independent paralegals.

Question 3

Damages in a civil lawsuit are

Accepted Answer

Damages in a civil lawsuit typically refer to monetary compensation awarded to the plaintiff for losses or injuries suffered.

Question 4

Ethical rules created by the ABA include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The American Bar Association (ABA) has created both the Model Code of Professional Responsibility and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which serve as ethical guidelines for lawyers in the United States.

Question 5

A major step toward ethical regulation was taken in 1908, when the ABA approved the________ , which consisted of thirty-two ethical principles.

Accepted Answer

In 1908, the American Bar Association (ABA) approved the Canons of Ethics, which consisted of thirty-two ethical principles aimed at guiding the professional conduct of lawyers. This was a significant step towards the formalization of ethical standards in the legal profession.

Question 6

_________is a serious disciplinary sanction in which the attorney is prohibited from practicing law in the state for a given period of time, such as one month or one year, or for an indefinite period of time.

Accepted Answer

Suspension is the correct term for a disciplinary sanction where an attorney is prohibited from practicing law for a specific or indefinite period of time, but not permanently removed from practice, which would be disbarment.

Question 7

The mildest sanction imposed for attorney violations of the rules governing professional conduct is a

Accepted Answer

A reprimand is the mildest sanction imposed for attorney violations of the rules governing professional conduct.

Question 8

_________is a disciplinary sanction in which an attorney is scolded for his or her violation of the ethical rule; it is the mildest sanction for an ethical violation.

Accepted Answer

A reprimand is a disciplinary action where an attorney is formally admonished for an ethical violation, representing the least severe form of disciplinary sanction.

Question 9

New York still follows the

Accepted Answer

The answer of New York still follows the
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Question 10

Under________ law, one who is injured by another's wrongful or careless act can bring a civil lawsuit against the wrongdoer for damages.

Accepted Answer

Tort law is the area of law that allows individuals to seek compensation for harm caused by others' wrongful or negligent actions.

Question 11

The ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility has __________canons.

Accepted Answer

The ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility, which was adopted by the American Bar Association in 1969, consists of nine canons. These canons provide a general ethical framework for lawyers' conduct.

Question 12

Canons are

Accepted Answer

Canons refer to generally accepted principles or rules, often within a particular field or discipline. They can encompass broader concepts than just laws derived from religious traditions or those governing professional ethics.

Question 13

Formal sanctions imposed on attorneys for violations of the rules governing professional conduct include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Formal sanctions for violations of professional conduct rules can include a reprimand, suspension, or disbarment, depending on the severity of the violation.

Question 14

States that use the Model Code of Professional Responsibility include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

New York uses the Model Code of Professional Responsibility. California has its own set of professional conduct rules, and Maine follows the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, making New York the correct choice among the options provided.

Question 15

States that have developed their own rules rather than using the Model Code of Professional Responsibility include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

California and Maine have developed their own rules for professional conduct for attorneys, rather than adopting the Model Code of Professional Responsibility or its successor, the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which many other states use as a basis for their ethics rules.

Question 16

__________is a severe disciplinary sanction in which an attorney's license to practice law in the state is revoked because of unethical or illegal conduct.

Accepted Answer

Disbarment is the process through which a lawyer is removed from the bar association or the legal profession, making it illegal for them to practice law. This is typically due to unethical or illegal conduct.

Question 17

In the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility, the "Ethical Considerations" describe behavior

Accepted Answer

The "Ethical Considerations" in the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility describe behavior that is ideal but not necessarily required by law, offering guidance on the aspirations and ethical goals of the legal profession rather than mandatory rules.

Question 18

To violate a legal duty by an act or a failure to act is called

Accepted Answer

Breach is the correct term for violating a legal duty through an act or failure to act.

Question 19

Most states have adopted ethical codes based on the

Accepted Answer

Most states have adopted ethical codes based on the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which provide a comprehensive framework for the ethical practice of law in the United States.

Question 20

Professional misconduct or negligence-the failure to exercise due care-on the part of a professional, such as an attorney or a physician, is called

Accepted Answer

Malpractice refers to professional misconduct or negligence, where a professional fails to perform their duties to the required standard of care, leading to harm or damage. This term is commonly associated with medical and legal professions.

Quiz 4: Ethics and Professional Responsibility