- •Международных отношений (у) мид рф
- •Кафедра английского языка № 2
- •Основы политической системы сша The Way They Run America москва
- •Introduction
- •Checks and balances
- •In american government president Executive Branch
- •Supreme court and other federal courts
- •Congress Legislative Branch
- •Text 2 Congressional organization
- •Text 3 How a Bill becomes a Law
- •Text 4 What is the role of the lobbyist?
- •For your information… Growth of the United States original thirteen states
- •Read the text “The Constitution” on page __. Do the task which follows the text.
- •Read the extract from The Brethren by John Grisham on page __. Do the task which follows the text.
- •Read the article “The Human Side of Congress” on page __. Do the task which follows the text.
- •The executive
- •The Government of the United States
- •Text 1 The Administration
- •Impeachment
- •For your information…
- •Read the excerpt from “America and Americans” by j. Steinbeck on page __ and do the tasks which follow the text.
- •Read “The Full Text of President Clinton’s tv Address” on page ___ and answer the questions.
- •Read the excerpt from “The Moneychangers” by Arthur Hailey on page __ and answer the questions. Unit 3 the judiciary
- •Justice of the peace courts
- •Street Law. A Course in Practical Law The Adversary System
- •Judges and Juries
- •Lawyers
- •When Do You Need a Lawyer?
- •For your information…
- •Unit 4 the elections
- •The Announcement
- •(Spring) Nominating conventions
- •And primary elections
- •(Summer) National Conventions
- •The Campaign
- •(November) Election Day
- •(December / January) Electoral College Process
- •(January 20) Inauguration
- •What is the difference between popular vote and electoral vote?
- •Which type of vote elects a president?
- •College bound?
- •Everything you ever wanted to know about the Electoral College system - and now have to ask
- •By Matthew Cooper
- •Q. So these electors, who are they?
- •Q. When and how do they vote?
- •Q. Can electors vote how they please?
- •Q. We know it’s the new House that votes. But is it the new Senate?
- •Q. The President pro tempore of the Senate?
- •For your information… Televised Debates: How it All Started …
- •Reader the constitution a New Nation
- •The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- •The brethren by j. Grisham (an extract)
- •The human side of congress Representative Jim Wright
- •The full text of president
- •How does Bill Clinton’s tv address correspond with John Steinbeck’s description of Americans’ attitude towards their Presidents?
- •By Arthur Hailey
- •By forum easters
- •Rage of angels
- •By Sidney Sheldon
- •By Mark Twain
- •Bibliography
Lawyers
There are nearly one million lawyers in the United States. Lawyers in private practice account for about 65 per cent of the attorneys in the United States. Around 15 per cent are government lawyers who work for federal, sate, or local agencies. Another 15 per cent work for corporations, unions, or trade associations. A small number of lawyers work for public interest or legal aid organizations. An even smaller number are law professors, judges, or elected officials.
Contrary to popular belief, most lawyers rarely go to court. The practice of law usually involves giving advice, drafting legal opinions, negotiating settlements, or otherwise providing out-of-court legal assistance.
Some lawyers do, however, go to court. Such lawyers are called trial attorneys or litigators. In civil cases, lawyers act as advocates for their clients’ positions. Likewise, in a criminal case the lawyer for the defendant has a duty to do everything possible (without violating a code of professional ethics) to secure the release and acquittal of his of her client.
When Do You Need a Lawyer?
An important thing you need to know is when to see a lawyer. Many people think of seeing an attorney only after they get into trouble, but perhaps the best time to consult an attorney is before the problem arises.
Preventive advice is an important service that a lawyer can provide. You should consider consulting an attorney about a number of common situations. These include:
buying or selling a home or other real estate;
organizing a business or making a major purchase;
changing your family status (e.g., by divorce or adoption);
making a will or planning an estate;
signing a large or important contract;
handling accidents involving personal injury or property damage;
defending a criminal charge or bringing a civil suit.
How does one decide when a lawyer is needed? If a question of law is involved, a legal document needs to be drawn up or analyzed, or you are involved in a court case, you are probably in need of legal help. However, if your problem is a minor one, you may be able to handle it on your own or with the help of someone other than a lawyer. For example, you may be able to sue someone in a small claims court without a lawyer. Likewise, an argument with a spouse may be better handled through a marriage counselor or mediator. Relatives, friends, teachers, clergy, doctors, or accountants may all be able to provide advice that you might have sought from a lawyer.
If you are not sure whether you need a lawyer, it may be advisable to see an attorney to help you decide. Many bar associations and some other groups have services to help you decide if you need a lawyer. These are often provided free or for a small fee.
Problem 3
The following examples involve situations in which an attorney may or may not be needed. For each situation, discuss the reasons why you may or may not need an attorney.
You borrow a friend’s car without his knowledge, and he reports it to the police as stolen.
Your friends are caught robbing a local store, and they name you as one who helped plan the robbery.
You and your spouse find you can no longer get along. You want a divorce.