ENGLISH LEVEL III –

LEGAL VOCABUALRY

7 – JURISDICTION

A- QUESTIONS. Answer these questions as complete as possible.

1. What are some things that determine which court hears a certain case?
2. Sometimes a case could be heard in more than one type of court. Why do you
think this is?
3. What is Jurisdiction?
4. Mention the different types of Jurisdiction and define each of them.
5. How can be jurisdiction in court?
B- VOCABULARY. Define each term or phrase and look for their Spanish translation.
Jurisdiction
Authority
Legal body
Adjudicate
Forum shopping
Rule in favor

11- CRIMINAL LAW

A- QUESTIONS. Answer these questions as complete as possible.
1. Do you think people can commit crimes for a good reason? If your answer is
“yes” give an example; if it is “not” explain why not.
2. What do you think is fair punishment for different crimes?
-trespassing
-assault and battery
-murder

B- VOCABULARY. Define each term or phrase and look for their Spanish translation.
Criminal Law
Punish
Commit crimes
Trespassing
Probation
Offend
Jail
Assault and battery
Murder
Fine
Capital punishment
To put on probation
12- CIVIL LAW
A- QUESTIONS. Answer these questions as complete as possible.
1. What are some reasons why someone take legal action against someone else?
2. What are some reasons why courts award money to plaintiffs who win their
case?
B- VOCABULARY. Define each term or phrase and look for their Spanish translation.
Civil Law
Tort law cases
To sue
Monetary damages
Personal injuries
Injuctions
To prove liability
To Stablish the negligence
Compensation
Punitive damages
Probate and divorce cases

13- ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

A- QUESTIONS. Answer these questions as complete as possible.
1. Why do government agencies make rules for businesses?
2. How can an attorney help business owners follow laws?

B- VOCABULARY. Define each term or phrase and look for their Spanish translation.
Administrative law
Regulations
License
Accreditations
Compliance
Bureaucracy
To resolve
Disciplinary actions
To negotiate
Government agencies
Jeopardize