#1
Which of the following is not a fundamental right in the US Constitution?
Right to Free Healthcare
ExplanationNot explicitly guaranteed as a fundamental right in the US Constitution.
#2
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
ExplanationThe highest judicial body with the final authority on legal matters.
#3
What is the Latin term for 'guilty mind' often used in criminal law?
Mens Rea
ExplanationRefers to the mental state indicating criminal intent.
#4
What does 'Habeas Corpus' mean?
Produce the body
ExplanationLegal right to have one's body brought before a court, preventing unlawful detention.
#5
In legal terms, what does 'pro bono' mean?
For the public good
ExplanationProviding legal services without charge for the benefit of the public.
#6
What is the 'statute of limitations' in legal terms?
The time limit for filing a lawsuit
ExplanationPrescribed period within which legal action must be initiated.
#7
What is the 'burden of proof' in a criminal trial?
The prosecution's responsibility to prove guilt
ExplanationObligation of the prosecution to demonstrate the defendant's guilt.
#8
What is the standard of proof required in civil cases?
Preponderance of the evidence
ExplanationBurden of proof in civil cases requiring a greater weight of evidence.
#9
What is the role of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
To issue indictments
ExplanationPanel that determines if there's enough evidence for criminal charges.
#10
What does 'res ipsa loquitur' mean in legal context?
The thing speaks for itself
ExplanationLegal doctrine where negligence is inferred from the nature of an accident.