Judicial System Structure and Hierarchy Quiz

Explore the structure and hierarchy of judicial systems worldwide. Test yourself with 17 questions covering courts, procedures, and legal principles.

#1

Which of the following courts is the highest appellate court in the United States?

District Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
#2

Who appoints judges to the Supreme Court of the United States?

President
Congress
Attorney General
Chief Justice
#3

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right guaranteed by the United States Constitution?

Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to education
Freedom of religion
#4

What is the term used to describe a legal case brought by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group of people who have a common interest?

Criminal case
Civil case
Class action lawsuit
Tort case
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic of the adversarial system of justice?

The judge plays an active role in gathering evidence.
Parties present evidence and arguments to an impartial judge or jury.
The judge takes on the role of questioning witnesses directly.
Parties are not allowed to cross-examine witnesses.
#6

In which type of court case does the government prosecute an individual or entity accused of violating the law?

Civil case
Criminal case
Appellate case
Administrative case
#7

In which country does the Supreme Court consist of 12 judges known as 'Lords of Appeal in Ordinary'?

United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Canada
#8

What does 'en banc' refer to in the context of court proceedings?

A decision made by a single judge
A decision made by the entire court
A decision made by a panel of judges
A decision made by a jury
#9

In the federal court system of the United States, how many circuit courts of appeals are there?

10
11
12
13
#10

Which of the following is NOT a typical responsibility of a grand jury in the U.S. legal system?

Issuing indictments
Conducting trials
Investigating crimes
Determining if there is probable cause for trial
#11

Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases involving more than $20?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
#12

What is the term used to describe the process of questioning potential jurors to ensure impartiality?

Voir dire
Habeas corpus
Subpoena
In loco parentis
#13

What is the name for a written statement submitted in a trial by a party to the case?

Deposition
Affidavit
Summons
Pleading
#14

What is the term used to describe a legal principle that previous court decisions must be followed by courts in current cases presenting similar issues?

Stare decisis
Res judicata
Habeas corpus
Quid pro quo
#15

In the federal court system of the United States, what is the lowest level of court where trials are held?

District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Magistrate Court
#16

What is the name for a formal accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury?

Subpoena
Indictment
Plea bargain
Warrant
#17

What is the term used for a legal document that provides reasons for a court's decision?

Opinion
Brief
Motion
Affidavit

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