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Legal Concepts and Issues Quiz

#1

Which legal principle states that similar cases should be decided similarly?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Legal principle of precedent.

#2

What is the legal term for a written agreement between two or more parties?

Contract
Explanation

Legally binding agreement.

#3

Which legal principle emphasizes fairness and equity in the administration of justice?

Equitable estoppel
Explanation

Fairness principle.

#4

What is the legal term for the process by which a court resolves a legal dispute between parties?

Litigation
Explanation

Legal dispute resolution.

#5

Which legal doctrine allows a court to consider the precedent of earlier cases when deciding a current case?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Legal precedent doctrine.

#6

What is the Latin term for 'innocent until proven guilty'?

In dubio pro reo
Explanation

Presumption of innocence.

#7

Which legal concept refers to a wrong that is committed against the public as a whole?

Crime
Explanation

Offense against society.

#8

Which legal doctrine allows a court to order someone to do or refrain from doing a specific act?

Injunction
Explanation

Court-ordered action or restraint.

#9

What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant argues they were induced to commit a crime by law enforcement?

Entrapment
Explanation

Inducement by law enforcement.

#10

What is the legal term for the deliberate and unauthorized intrusion into someone else's computer system?

Hacking
Explanation

Unauthorized computer access.

#11

In family law, what does 'custody' refer to?

Child care arrangement
Explanation

Legal guardianship.

#12

What is the term for a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf?

Power of attorney
Explanation

Legal authorization for representation.

#13

In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?

Criminal intent
Explanation

Intent or knowledge of wrongdoing.

#14

Which legal principle holds that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense?

Double jeopardy
Explanation

Protection against multiple prosecutions.

#15

In property law, what is the term for the right to use another person's land for a specific purpose?

Easement
Explanation

Limited property rights.

#16

What legal term describes the intentional false communication that harms a person's reputation?

Defamation
Explanation

Slander or libel.

#17

Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment
Explanation

Protection against unreasonable searches.

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