#1
What does the term 'jurisdiction' refer to in legal contexts?
The authority of a court to hear and decide a case
ExplanationCourt's authority to decide cases.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States government?
Monetary
ExplanationMonetary is not a government branch.
#3
What is the term for a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf?
Power of attorney
ExplanationDocument granting authority to act on behalf.
#4
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of democracy?
Rule of law
ExplanationFundamental democracy principle.
#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
ExplanationLaw applying retroactively to punish.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a function of government?
Privatization
ExplanationPrivatization is not a government function.
#7
What is the principle of 'separation of powers' in governmental systems?
The distribution of power among branches of government
ExplanationPower distribution among government branches.
#8
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech?
First Amendment
ExplanationFirst Amendment protects freedom of speech.
#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?
Trial
ExplanationLegal process for criminal accusations.
#10
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationTop court in the United States.
#11
What is the legal term for a wrongful act, intentional or accidental, that causes harm to another person?
Tort
ExplanationWrongful act causing harm.
#12
Which of the following is an example of administrative law?
Regulations issued by government agencies
ExplanationAdministrative law example: government regulations.
#13
What is the legal doctrine of 'stare decisis'?
The principle that similar cases should be decided in the same manner
ExplanationConsistency in deciding similar cases.
#14
What does 'habeas corpus' mean in legal terms?
Right to challenge unlawful detention
ExplanationRight to challenge illegal detention.
#15
What does 'quid pro quo' mean in legal contexts?
Something for something
ExplanationExchange of something for something.
#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
ExplanationDoctrine allowing prosecution outside crime's jurisdiction with effects within.
#17
What is the legal term for a court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents?
Subpoena
ExplanationCourt order to appear or produce documents.