Fundamental Concepts in the U.S. Legal System Quiz

Explore essential concepts in the U.S. legal system with this quiz. Test yourself on supreme law, court hierarchy, burden of proof, and more in less than 160 characters!

#1

Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?

The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
#2

What is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States?

Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Claims
#3

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice?

Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
#4

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?

Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#5

In a criminal trial, what is the term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?

Indictment
Subpoena
Warrant
Affidavit
#6

Which principle dictates that similar cases should be treated alike by the courts?

Stare decisis
Res ipsa loquitur
Res judicata
Habeas corpus
#7

What is the legal term for a written command, issued by a judge or court, requiring the performance of a specified act or commanding the arrest of a named person?

Subpoena
Writ
Affidavit
Summons
#8

What is the burden of proof required in a criminal case?

Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Probable cause
#9

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
#10

In a civil case, what is the standard of proof typically required to establish liability?

Clear and convincing evidence
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Probable cause
#11

What is the term for a legal dispute brought before a court for resolution?

Lawsuit
Indictment
Subpoena
Injunction
#12

What is the legal term for a deliberate deception intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain?

Embezzlement
Fraud
Forgery
Conspiracy
#13

What doctrine allows a higher court to refuse to hear an appeal from a lower court decision?

Judicial review
Precedent
Stare decisis
Certiorari
#14

What is the legal term for the deliberate falsification of a document or signature with the intent to deceive?

Perjury
Contempt
Forgery
Subornation
#15

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment

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