#1
What does the term 'jurisdiction' refer to in legal contexts?
The authority of a court to hear and decide a case
The number of judges presiding over a case
The duration of a legal proceeding
The type of case being heard
#2
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States government?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Monetary
#3
What is the term for a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf?
Affidavit
Subpoena
Power of attorney
Indictment
#4
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy?
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Plutocracy
Rule of law
#5
What is the term for a law that applies retroactively, making an action punishable even though it was legal when committed?
Ex post facto law
Statute of limitations
Precedent
Amendment
#6
Which of the following is NOT a function of government?
Regulation
Representation
Taxation
Privatization
#7
What is the principle of 'separation of powers' in governmental systems?
The division of authority between federal and state governments
The distribution of power among branches of government
The independence of the judiciary from political influence
The process of electing government officials
#8
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#9
What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a person is accused of committing a crime and must defend themselves in court?
Prosecution
Perjury
Trial
Arraignment
#10
What is the highest court in the United States?
District Court
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
#11
What is the legal term for a wrongful act, intentional or accidental, that causes harm to another person?
Tort
Misdemeanor
Felony
Libel
#12
Which of the following is an example of administrative law?
Laws regulating traffic violations
Laws governing contracts
Laws related to property disputes
Regulations issued by government agencies
#13
What is the legal doctrine of 'stare decisis'?
The principle that similar cases should be decided in the same manner
The requirement for a trial by jury in certain civil cases
The authority of a court to review and potentially overturn laws
The presumption of innocence until proven guilty
#14
What does 'habeas corpus' mean in legal terms?
Right to a speedy trial
Right to confront one's accusers
Right to remain silent
Right to challenge unlawful detention
#15
What does 'quid pro quo' mean in legal contexts?
Evidence of guilt
Something for something
Actus reus
Exclusionary rule
#16
What is the legal doctrine that allows a defendant to be prosecuted for a crime committed outside the jurisdiction where the crime occurred but has effects within that jurisdiction?
Doctrine of forum non conveniens
Doctrine of in pari delicto
Doctrine of res judicata
Doctrine of transferred intent
#17
What is the legal term for a court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents?
Subpoena
Writ
Injunction
Summons