Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1.
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The hearsay rules are typically a part of:
a. | case law | b. | rules of
evidence | c. | regulatory law |
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2.
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Hearsay always involves:
a. | in-court testimony | b. | out-of-court testimony | c. | both of the
above |
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3.
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Hearsay is generally:
a. | admissible | b. | inadmissible | c. | admissible only under an
exception |
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4.
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Hearsay always involves:
a. | an out-of-court statement | b. | an out-of-court action | c. | either of the
above |
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In order to be admissible, hearsay must:
a. | be direct evidence | b. | fall under an exception | c. | not fall under an
exception |
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6.
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While investigating, a paralegal:
a. | should ignore hearsay evidence | b. | should not ignore hearsay evidence | c. | should only seek hearsay evidence |
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7.
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Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay
rule?
a. | excited utterance | b. | spousal communications | c. | both of the above are
exceptions |
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8.
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Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay
rule?
a. | state of mind | b. | admission | c. | both of the above are
exceptions |
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9.
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Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay
rule?
a. | Spontaneous declaration | b. | business entries | c. | both of the above are
exceptions |
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10.
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Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay
rule?
a. | governmental information | b. | statement against interest | c. | both of the above are
exceptions |
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