#1
Which court is the highest in the United States?
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#2
What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?
#3
Which U.S. government branch interprets laws and administers justice?
1 answered
#4
What is the term for a legal order that requires a person to appear in court or provide evidence?
#5
What is the highest federal court in the United States below the Supreme Court?
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#6
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?
#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?
#8
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
#9
What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant admits to committing the alleged acts but claims they were justified?
#10
What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?
#11
Who has the authority to nominate federal judges in the United States?
#12
In a criminal case, what is the burden of proof required for a conviction?
#13
What is the legal term for a formal accusation of a serious crime?
#14
Which federal court is primarily responsible for hearing cases involving patents and trademarks?
#15