Judicial System and Legal Processes in the United States Quiz

Test your knowledge on US courts, legal principles, and constitutional rights with this judicial system quiz!

#1

Which court is the highest in the United States?

District Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
1 answered
#2

What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?

Subpoena
Plea
Complaint
Indictment
#3

Which U.S. government branch interprets laws and administers justice?

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Administrative Branch
1 answered
#4

What is the term for a legal order that requires a person to appear in court or provide evidence?

Warrant
Injunction
Subpoena
Summons
#5

What is the highest federal court in the United States below the Supreme Court?

District Court
Court of Appeals
State Supreme Court
Federal Circuit Court
1 answered
#6

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#7

What is the term for a legal principle that bars a person from being tried again for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction?

Double jeopardy
Habeas corpus
Stare decisis
Ex post facto
#8

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Miranda v. Arizona
#9

What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant admits to committing the alleged acts but claims they were justified?

Alibi
Duress
Necessity
Entrapment
#10

What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?

Affidavit
Testimony
Declaration
Deposition
#11

Who has the authority to nominate federal judges in the United States?

The President
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The House of Representatives
#12

In a criminal case, what is the burden of proof required for a conviction?

Beyond a reasonable doubt
Clear and convincing evidence
Preponderance of the evidence
Probable cause
#13

What is the legal term for a formal accusation of a serious crime?

Arrest warrant
Indictment
Subpoena
Plea bargain
#14

Which federal court is primarily responsible for hearing cases involving patents and trademarks?

District Court
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Supreme Court
Bankruptcy Court
#15

What is the term for a legal document that outlines the charges against a defendant and is presented before a grand jury?

Arraignment
Complaint
Information
Indictment

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