Torts And Public Policy

10 Questions | By Andyd550 | Updated: Mar 16, 2022 | Attempts: 85

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A Quiz on the tort system and the policy surrounding the civil courts.

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1.

What is one of the biggest problems with Medical Malpractice Suits?
- A.
  
  A rise in the cost of Medical care
- B.
  
  A rise in the cost of insurance for Doctors and Hospitals
- C.
  
  Not enough room for error for Doctors
- D.
  
  Both A and B
2.

All of these are purposes of the civil court system except:
- A.
  
  Compensate for damages in a prompt and efficient way
- B.
  
  Fairly distribute benefits to victims and costs to wrongdoers
- C.
  
  Keep large corporations in check
- D.
  
  Deter conduct that is unreasonably risky or dangerous
3.

For the most part, the Democratic Party...
- A.
  
  Is apathetic about the state of the civil courts
- B.
  
  Thinks that the civil court system is being abused and needs reform
- C.
  
  Thinks that the civil court system needs to be protected as is
- D.
  
  Are split on the issue
4.

The "loser pays" rule would force...
- A.
  
  The loser of the trial to pay for the opponent's legal fees
- B.
  
  The loser of the trial to pay the court and judge for the time spent in court
- C.
  
  The loser of the trial to pay for his own lawyer
- D.
  
  The loser of the trial to pay "pain and suffering" compensation to everyone involved in the trial
5.

California has capped awards for "pain and suffering" at $250,000, and the insurance rate for doctors is...
- A.
  
  About average with the rest of the states
- B.
  
  Below the average of other states
- C.
  
  Above the average of the other states
- D.
  
  Not comparable with other states because of California's insurance plan
6.

According to Pro Reform organizations, the number of civil court cases has dramatically . . over the last few years
7.

. . is a reform which would make any company not liable for damages caused by a product already approved by the FDA.
8.

A . . suit is one where the cost of legal fees is greater than the rewarded damages.
9.

A frivolous law suit is usually trying to force the defendant into a . . instead of bringing the case to court.
10.

Those against reform in the Tort system would say that most reform makes the system stray away from its purpose to . . dangerous or risky conduct.