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Legal System and Court Jurisdictions Quiz

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#1

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court
Explanation

Topmost judicial authority in the US.

#2

Which of the following is not a type of jurisdiction commonly found in legal systems?

Special jurisdiction
Explanation

Jurisdiction outside common types like appellate or original.

#3

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations?

Civil law
Explanation

Law concerning private disputes.

#4

What is the term for a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties?

Contract
Explanation

Binding agreement between parties.

#5

Which court has the power to review decisions made by lower courts?

Appellate Court
Explanation

Court responsible for reviewing lower court decisions.

#6

What is the legal principle of stare decisis?

The decision stands
Explanation

Doctrine of precedent, decisions stand as authoritative.

#7

What is the term used to describe a court's authority to hear a case for the first time?

Original jurisdiction
Explanation

Power to hear cases initially.

#8

What does the Latin term 'pro bono' mean in the legal context?

For the public good
Explanation

Legal work done voluntarily for societal benefit.

#9

Which amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?

Sixth Amendment
Explanation

Constitutional guarantee of fair trial rights.

#10

What is the term for a court order to appear before a court or produce evidence?

Subpoena
Explanation

Legal directive for court appearance or evidence provision.

#11

Which court has the authority to review decisions made by federal administrative agencies?

Appellate Court
Explanation

Court tasked with assessing federal agency decisions.

#12

What is the term used to describe a legal system based on precedents established by past decisions?

Common law
Explanation

Legal system relying on past judgments.

#13

Which court deals with cases involving disputes between two or more states?

Supreme Court
Explanation

Handles interstate disputes.

#14

What is the term for the power of a court to make decisions regarding the legality of legislative or executive actions?

Judicial review
Explanation

Court's authority to review and invalidate laws or actions.

#15

In which type of legal system is the judiciary subordinate to the legislature?

Civil law system
Explanation

Legal system where the judiciary is under legislative control.

#16

What is the term for a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law?

Ex post facto law
Explanation

Law altering past actions' legal consequences retroactively.

#17

Which doctrine allows courts to refuse to enforce contracts or other agreements that are unconscionable or grossly unfair?

Doctrine of unclean hands
Explanation

Doctrine rejecting enforcement of unfair agreements.

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