Uslawessentials Legal English Quiz 4

1. There is a difference __ a proceeding by a government agency that has investigative powers and a proceeding by an agency that has adjudicative powers _ both types of proceedings should be subject to this statute.

Of, therefore

Between, but

Before, if

Above, below

2. A criminal law is unconstitutional if it is so vague that if fails to give notice __ the conduct _ punishes.

At, he

On, be

By, that

Of, it

3. Defendant argues that _ _ he engaged in the prohibited conduct, he did so unintentionally, therefore, he is not guilty

Before ever

Given that

Even if

Once that

4. , an individual only has standing to sue for an injury he personally suffered. _, sometimes the law allows a person to sue on behalf of another entity, such as a corporation.

Today, Yesterday

Always, Never

Generally, However

If, Then

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And also

But also

But not

Because it's

6. All of Plaintiff's claims are dismissed __________ for the first claim for breach of contract.

Except

Because

As

Without prejudice

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Therefore,

Accordingly,

Also,

However,

8. _ we have already determined that Federal Rule 12 does not apply to these proceedings, we do not need to continue our analysis.

Given that

Due to

According to

Neither nor

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Although

Because

Unfortunately

Finally

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First, last

Because, and

And, and not

Neither, nor

Uslawessentials Legal English Quiz 4

1. There is a difference ______ a proceeding by a government agency that has investigative powers and a proceeding by an agency that has adjudicative powers _____ both types of proceedings should be subject to this statute.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. A criminal law is unconstitutional if it is so vague that if fails to give notice ____ the conduct ___ punishes.

3. Defendant argues that ___ ___ he engaged in the prohibited conduct, he did so unintentionally, therefore, he is not guilty

4. ______, an individual only has standing to sue for an injury he personally suffered. _______, sometimes the law allows a person to sue on behalf of another entity, such as a corporation.