#1
Which of the following is NOT a step in a typical legal proceeding?
Pleading
Trial
Sentencing
Negotiation
#2
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a form of alternative dispute resolution?
Mediation
Arbitration
Interrogation
Negotiation
#3
In a criminal trial, what is the purpose of the defense attorney?
To present evidence against the defendant
To represent the prosecution
To represent the defendant
To question the judge
#4
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a party to a lawsuit?
Plaintiff
Defendant
Judge
Intervenor
#5
What is the term for a court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents?
Writ of habeas corpus
Subpoena
Injunction
Warrant
#6
In a criminal trial, what is the term for a formal accusation against a defendant, stating the charge and essential facts?
Indictment
Information
Arraignment
Preliminary hearing
#7
In a trial, what is the purpose of cross-examination?
To present new evidence
To question the opposing party's witnesses
To make closing arguments
To appeal the judge's decision
#8
What is the main responsibility of the jury in a criminal trial?
To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant
To negotiate a plea bargain
To sentence the defendant
To represent the defendant
#9
What is the term for a court order requiring a person to do or refrain from doing a specific act?
Writ of habeas corpus
Subpoena
Injunction
Warrant
#10
What is the term for the pretrial phase during which each party can obtain evidence from the opposing party?
Discovery
Deposition
Interrogation
Subpoena
#11
What is the term for a court's authority to hear a case for the first time?
Appellate jurisdiction
Original jurisdiction
Subject matter jurisdiction
Exclusive jurisdiction
#12
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right afforded to defendants in a criminal trial?
Right to an attorney
Right to a jury trial
Right to bail
Right to speedy trial
#13
In a civil trial, the burden of proof is typically described as:
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
Incontrovertible evidence
#14
What is the purpose of voir dire in a trial?
To present opening statements
To examine evidence
To select the jury
To cross-examine witnesses
#15
In a criminal trial, what is the standard for a conviction?
Probable cause
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
#16
What is the term for a legal principle that prevents the same case from being tried again?
Double jeopardy
Judicial estoppel
Res judicata
Collateral estoppel
#17
What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?
Summons
Complaint
Subpoena
Writ
#18
What is the term for a legal doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a claim or defense that contradicts what was previously asserted or decided in the same case?
Res judicata
Stare decisis
Collateral estoppel
Double jeopardy