BCAT Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

The word 'equitable' in a legal context most closely means:

Accepted Answer

Fair and just; based on principles of equity

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Equal in monetary value

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Related to criminal equity statutes

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Strictly following the letter of the law

Question 2

A BCAT passage argues that 'mandatory minimum sentences are counterproductive.' The word 'counterproductive' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Having the opposite of the intended effect

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Highly effective in the short term

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Politically controversial

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Legally unenforceable

Question 3

Which of the following is the best synonym for 'corroborate' in a legal statement?

Accepted Answer

Confirm or support with additional evidence

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Contradict or challenge

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Introduce for the first time

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Remove from consideration

Question 4

In a verbal reasoning passage about contract law, 'void ab initio' means:

Accepted Answer

Invalid from the very beginning

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Cancellable at a future date

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Valid unless challenged in court

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Enforceable only by one party

Question 5

Which answer best paraphrases: 'The burden of proof in civil cases is satisfied on the balance of probabilities'?

Accepted Answer

In civil cases, a claim succeeds if it is more likely true than not

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In civil cases, guilt must be proven beyond all doubt

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Civil claims require unanimous jury verdicts

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The court balances the interests of both parties equally

Question 6

A passage describes a contract as 'voidable.' This means the contract is:

Accepted Answer

Valid but capable of being cancelled by one party

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Automatically invalid

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Illegal and unenforceable

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Void only if challenged within one year