Which branch of government interprets laws, resolves disputes, and administers justice?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
#2
What is the highest court in the United States federal judiciary?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
Circuit Court
#3
Who appoints judges to the federal courts in the United States?
President
Senate
Supreme Court
Attorney General
#4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a common law legal system?
Precedent-based decisions
Flexibility in interpreting laws
Codification of all laws
Case law development
#5
What term refers to a legal action initiated by one party against another party?
Lawsuit
Arbitration
Mediation
Negotiation
#6
What is the term for a written order issued by a court commanding the person to whom it is addressed to perform or refrain from performing a specified act?
Subpoena
Warrant
Summons
Injunction
#7
What is the term for a written legal opinion issued by a court explaining the reasons for its decision?
Verdict
Indictment
Ruling
Opinion
#8
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
#9
In which type of legal system do judges have the authority to interpret and apply the law?
Civil law system
Common law system
Religious law system
Mixed legal system
#10
What is the term for the power of the courts to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether they are constitutional?
Judicial activism
Judicial review
Judicial discretion
Judicial restraint
#11
What is the term for a legal system based on religious texts and religious teachings?