#1
What is the function of a 'subpoena' in legal proceedings?
To request legal advice
To compel the production of evidence or attendance of a witness
To dismiss a case
To issue a court order
#2
What is the legal term for an agreement between parties to settle a dispute without going to trial?
Plea bargain
Affidavit
Subpoena
Mediation
#3
What does the term 'tort' mean in legal terminology?
A civil wrong or wrongful act
A criminal offense
A type of contract
A court ruling
#4
In family law, what does 'custody' typically refer to?
Ownership of property
Physical and legal responsibility for a child
A type of court order
A form of punishment
#5
In intellectual property law, what does the acronym 'DMCA' stand for?
Digital Media Copyright Act
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Domain Management and Copyright Authorization
Data Management and Copyright Act
#6
In real estate law, what is the function of a 'deed'?
A formal written document transferring property ownership
A court order to vacate a property
A type of contract
A form of legal remedy
#7
What does the term 'jurisdiction' refer to in legal terminology?
A specific geographic area where a court has authority
The type of legal case being heard
The punishment for a criminal offense
The process of selecting a jury
#8
What is the legal concept of 'stare decisis'?
A witness statement
Let the decision stand
A court order
An appeal process
#9
What is the purpose of a 'voir dire' in legal proceedings?
To enter evidence into the record
To question potential jurors to determine their suitability for the trial
To deliver the closing argument
To issue a court order
#10
What is the legal principle of 'double jeopardy'?
Being tried twice for the same crime
Having two lawyers in a trial
A type of defense strategy
A type of court order
#11
What is the legal term for a temporary court order to maintain the status quo until a hearing can be held?
Writ of certiorari
Injunction
Habeas corpus
Subpoena
#12
What does the term 'pro bono' mean in the legal context?
A type of court order
A fee arrangement where legal services are provided for free or at a reduced cost
A type of legal case
A defense strategy
#13
What is the legal term for the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party's assistance, without going to court?
Subpoena
Mediation
Writ of habeas corpus
Plea bargain
#14
In criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?
The act itself
The guilty act
Criminal intent
The defense strategy
#15
What is the difference between civil and criminal law?
Civil law deals with disputes between individuals, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state
Criminal law only involves financial disputes
Civil law only deals with violent crimes
Criminal law is limited to contract disputes
#16
In contract law, what does the term 'consideration' refer to?
The payment or benefit exchanged in the contract
The length of the contract
The legality of the contract
The court's decision on the contract
#17
What is the legal term for a document that outlines an individual's wishes regarding medical treatment in case they become incapacitated?
Power of attorney
Living will
Affidavit
Summons
#18
What is the primary purpose of a 'deposition' in the legal process?
To present evidence in court
To question witnesses before trial
To issue a court order
To deliver the closing argument
#19
What is the legal term for a written order from a court requiring a person to do or not do a specific act?
Affidavit
Subpoena
Injunction
Writ of certiorari
#20
What is the legal principle known as 'res ipsa loquitur'?
The thing speaks for itself
The burden of proof
A form of contract
A type of legal remedy