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In France, trials are much more theatrical
True
False
2
What does "callous" mean?
unkind, cruel
unnerving
annoying
loud
3
Which word is NOT ALWAYS associated with borrowing money?
Postponing
Debt
Credit
Loan
4
The BIG difference between France (civil law system) and the US (common law system)-> Which statement is WRONG?
French trials can't have juries
American trials are more boring
French law works mostly on precedents (previous court decisions)
Everything in French law is written in texts, every situation's anticipated
5
Who would say this? "We're helping homeless people too much"
A liberal
A conservative
6
How do you call someone who works as an engineer?
A red-collar worker
A yellow-collar worker
A blue-collar worker
A white-collar worker
7
Which adjective qualifies something that is extremely hot?
scalding
toasty
heatful
lukewarm
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True or false? Jury trials are more common in the USA than in Europe.
True
False
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Who is more likely to say this? "I'm a Republican"
A young person
An older person
10
What is a synonym for "lawyer"?
Griffith
Attorney
Lawman
Barrow
11
Who would say this? "Climate change is a pressing issue"
A liberal
A conservative
12
Why did the Civil War happen?
The president at the time was highly umpopular for taxing the population
The East and the West didn't agree about the status of Natives
The North and the South of the US didn't agree over the issue of slavery
The US fought against Britain for independence
13
Who would say this? "We need to pay less taxes"
A conservative
A liberal
14
Who would say this? "The government needs to regulate companies to protect people"
A liberal
A conservative
15
What is the official residence of the British Prime Minister?
10 Downing Street
The House of Commons
The White House
Buckingham Palace
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Who was president during the Civil War?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Roosevelt
George Washington
17
Why did Stella Liebeck won her lawsuit against McDonald's?
The lid on the coffee cup wasn't properly sealed
McDonald's had ignored 700 other accidents
The coffee was dangerously hot
The judges were biased against McDonald's
18
When was Trump elected for the first time?
2020
2018
2016
2014
19
What is the preterite of "bear"? (like in "bear responsibility)
bore
beared
born
borne
20
What is the name of the famous prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England?
The Tower of London
Avebury
Hadrian's Wall
Stonehenge
21
Which U.S. holiday celebrates the arrival of the Pilgrims and is traditionally associated with a large meal?
Thanksgiving
Easter
Lent
Christmas
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GENERAL TRIVIA - When did the global financial crisis take place?
2012
1990
2003
2008
23
Usually, in American trials there are no big surprises
True
False
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Which cognitive bias is this an example of? "When I was young, this would never have happened."
Groupthink
Declinism
Framing effect
False consensus
