Fundamental Concepts in Law and Legal Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge on sources of law, court systems, legal terms, and principles with our Jurisprudence quiz!

#1

Which of the following is not a source of law?

Constitution
Legislation
Case law
Executive orders
#2

What is the highest court in the United States?

District Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
#3

What does 'pro bono' mean in the legal context?

For profit
For the good
For the plaintiff
For the defendant
#4

Which of the following is not a type of legal remedy?

Compensatory damages
Punitive damages
Injunction
Corroboration
#5

Which type of law deals with the legal relationship between individuals or entities and the government?

Civil law
Criminal law
Public law
Private law
#6

Which term refers to a legal document that commands a person to appear in court?

Writ
Subpoena
Summons
Complaint
#7

What is the 'doctrine of precedent' also known as?

Stare decisis
Res judicata
Obiter dictum
Amicus curiae
#8

What is the Latin term for 'let the master answer'?

Res ipsa loquitur
Vicarious liability
Qui facit per alium facit per se
Respondeat superior
#9

Which of the following is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where a neutral third party helps parties reach a settlement?

Mediation
Litigation
Arbitration
Injunction
#10

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents a party from asserting a claim or defense that contradicts what the party has previously said or done?

Estoppel
Laches
Res judicata
Subpoena
#11

Which of the following best describes 'mens rea'?

Guilty mind
Guilty act
Civil wrong
Legal duty
#12

What is the legal doctrine that prevents a plaintiff from recovering for a harm if the plaintiff has voluntarily assumed the risk of harm from a defendant's conduct?

Doctrine of necessity
Doctrine of mitigation
Doctrine of laches
Doctrine of assumption of risk

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