#1
Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?
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#2
What is the highest court in the federal judiciary of the United States?
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#3
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice?
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#4
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?
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#5
In a criminal trial, what is the term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?
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#6
Which principle dictates that similar cases should be treated alike by the courts?
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#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?
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#8
What is the burden of proof required in a criminal case?
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#9
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
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#10
In a civil case, what is the standard of proof typically required to establish liability?
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#11
What is the term for a legal dispute brought before a court for resolution?
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#12
What is the legal term for a deliberate deception intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain?
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#13
What doctrine allows a higher court to refuse to hear an appeal from a lower court decision?
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#14
What is the legal term for the deliberate falsification of a document or signature with the intent to deceive?
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#15
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
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