#1
Which branch of government interprets laws, resolves disputes, and administers justice?
#2
What is the highest court in the United States federal judiciary?
#3
Who appoints judges to the federal courts in the United States?
#4
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a common law legal system?
#5
What term refers to a legal action initiated by one party against another party?
#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?
#7
What is the term for a written legal opinion issued by a court explaining the reasons for its decision?
#8
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
#9
In which type of legal system do judges have the authority to interpret and apply the law?
#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?
#11