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Legal System and Procedures Quiz

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What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

Explanation

Highest judicial body in the U.S., with final appellate jurisdiction.

Which of the following is NOT a type of legal system?

Constitutional law system

Explanation

A type of legal system, thus not excluded.

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. federal government?

Constitutional

Explanation

Constitutional principles underpin all branches, thus not excluded.

Who has the authority to appoint federal judges in the United States?

The President

Explanation

Constitutionally empowered to nominate federal judges.

What is the term for a legal principle that previous court decisions must be followed by judges when making decisions in similar cases?

Stare decisis

Explanation

Precedent-based doctrine for consistency in judicial rulings.

What is the term for a legal document that gives someone the power to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters?

Power of attorney

Explanation

Legal instrument for delegation of authority.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment

Explanation

Constitutional safeguard against unlawful intrusion.

Which of the following is a type of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party assists parties in reaching a settlement?

Mediation

Explanation

Facilitated negotiation to resolve conflicts.

In a criminal trial, what is the burden of proof required for the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt?

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Explanation

High standard requiring near certainty of guilt.

#10

What is the term for a legal process through which creditors seek to collect debts owed by individuals or businesses that have declared bankruptcy?

Reorganization

Explanation

Financial restructuring under bankruptcy law.

#11

What is the legal term for a wrongful act that causes harm or injury to another person, leading to legal liability?

Tort

Explanation

Civil wrong leading to legal liability.

#12

What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant argues they were forced to commit a crime under threat of serious harm or death?

Duress

Explanation

Coercive circumstances justifying criminal action.

#13

Which of the following is a legal doctrine that prevents a person from asserting a claim or right that contradicts what they previously stated or agreed to?

Estoppel

Explanation

Prevents contradiction of prior statements.

Legal System and Procedures Quiz

What is the highest court in the United States?

Which of the following is NOT a type of legal system?

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the U.S. federal government?

Who has the authority to appoint federal judges in the United States?

What is the term for a legal principle that previous court decisions must be followed by judges when making decisions in similar cases?

What is the term for a legal document that gives someone the power to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Which of the following is a type of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party assists parties in reaching a settlement?

In a criminal trial, what is the burden of proof required for the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt?

What is the term for a legal process through which creditors seek to collect debts owed by individuals or businesses that have declared bankruptcy?

What is the legal term for a wrongful act that causes harm or injury to another person, leading to legal liability?

What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant argues they were forced to commit a crime under threat of serious harm or death?

Which of the following is a legal doctrine that prevents a person from asserting a claim or right that contradicts what they previously stated or agreed to?

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