Legal Concepts and Judicial Processes Quiz

Defendants are assumed innocent until proven guilty by evidence in a court of law.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, with the power to interpret the Constitution and federal law.

Voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors to ensure a fair and impartial jury.

The burden of proof is the obligation to prove allegations or assertions in a court of law.

Grand juries determine whether there is enough evidence to indict a suspect and proceed to trial.

Discovery is the process of exchanging information and evidence between parties before trial.

A subpoena is a legal order that requires a person to testify in court or produce evidence.

Stare decisis is a legal principle that judges are obligated to follow the precedents established in prior decisions.

Habeas corpus is a legal action that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court.

Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent required for a crime.

The doctrine of double jeopardy prohibits a person from being tried twice for the same crime.

The fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine prohibits the use of evidence obtained from illegal searches or seizures.