#1
Which of the following best describes the function of the judicial system?
#2
What is the highest court in the United States?
#3
Which country follows a system of 'civil law'?
#4
What is the term for a judge's written explanation of the decision reached in a case?
#5
Which of the following is not a typical qualification for becoming a judge?
#6
What does the term 'judicial temperament' refer to?
#7
What is the term for the power of courts to review the actions of other branches of government?
#8
Which of the following is a principle of the adversarial system of justice?
#9
What is the term for a legal order that requires a person to do or refrain from doing a specific action?
#10
Who typically has the authority to nominate judges for federal courts in the United States?
#11
What is the term for the authority of a court to review decisions of lower courts?
#12
In which legal system do judges primarily rely on precedent and case law in making decisions?
#13
What is the term for a judge's decision that disagrees with the majority opinion of the court?
#14
In the United States, what is the role of the Senate in the confirmation process of federal judges?
#15
What is the term for a legal principle that prevents the same case from being tried again?
#16
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?
#17
What is the term for the legal principle that the government must follow fair procedures when taking away someone's life, liberty, or property?
#18
Which of the following is not typically a reason for impeaching a judge in the United States?
#19
What is the term for a legal doctrine that prevents a court from re-opening a matter that has already been decided?
#20
In the United States, which court has the power of judicial review?
#21
What is the term for a legal action brought by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group who are similarly situated?
#22
Which of the following is not a method of selecting judges in the United States?
#23
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time?
#24
In which type of court system are judges appointed for life?
#25