#1
Which court has the highest authority in the United States?
District Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal Court
#2
What is the term for a legal dispute between two private parties?
Criminal case
Civil case
Appellate case
Constitutional case
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of a jury trial?
A judge makes the final decision.
The accused cannot be present during the trial.
The verdict is decided by a group of citizens.
Evidence is presented only by the prosecution.
#4
What does 'voir dire' mean in the context of a trial?
To dismiss a case
To present evidence
To question potential jurors
To reach a verdict
#5
Which of the following is NOT a type of court found in the United States?
Appellate Court
Federal Court
Royal Court
Bankruptcy Court
#6
Who nominates judges for the United States Supreme Court?
The President
The Congress
The Attorney General
The Chief Justice
#7
Which of the following is NOT a power of the judicial branch?
Interpreting laws
Declaring laws unconstitutional
Enforcing laws
Judicial review
#8
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?
First Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#9
What is the term for a legal order requiring a person to appear in court or provide evidence?
Writ of mandamus
Subpoena
Summons
Warrant
#10
What is the highest court in the United Kingdom?
Supreme Court
House of Lords
Court of Appeals
High Court
#11
What is the process by which a higher court reviews a lower court's decision?
Reconsideration
Reversal
Retrial
Appeal
#12
What does 'stare decisis' refer to in the legal system?
The principle of deferring to precedent
The power of judicial review
The right to a fair trial
The process of jury selection
#13
What is the term for a legal rule issued by the President or an administrative agency?
Statute
Regulation
Ordinance
Precedent
#14
What is the term for a written statement submitted to the court by a party to a legal dispute?
Affidavit
Testimony
Subpoena
Deposition
#15
In which type of court is a case typically initiated?
Trial court
Appellate court
Supreme court
International court