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Legal Systems and Court Structures Quiz

#1

Which of the following legal systems is based on case law and judicial precedent?

Common law system
Explanation

Based on judicial decisions and precedent.

#2

In which type of court structure are cases typically decided by a jury?

Trial courts
Explanation

Cases are decided by a jury.

#3

Which court is responsible for reviewing decisions made by lower courts?

Appellate court
Explanation

Reviews lower court decisions.

#4

Which court typically handles disputes between citizens and the government?

Administrative court
Explanation

Citizen-government disputes.

#5

Which type of court handles cases involving violations of criminal law?

Criminal court
Explanation

Handles criminal law violations.

#6

Which term refers to a legal system that is based on written laws and statutes?

Civil law
Explanation

Laws are written in statutes.

#7

What is the highest court in the United States federal judiciary?

Supreme Court
Explanation

Highest federal court.

#8

What is the term for a legal system where laws are derived from religious texts and teachings?

Religious law
Explanation

Derived from religious texts.

#9

What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time?

Original jurisdiction
Explanation

First-time case authority.

#10

Which of the following legal systems places a strong emphasis on written codes and statutes?

Civil law system
Explanation

Emphasizes written codes.

#11

Which type of court has jurisdiction over cases involving violations of federal laws?

Federal courts
Explanation

Jurisdiction over federal law violations.

#12

What term refers to a court's power to enforce its decisions and judgments?

Jurisdiction
Explanation

Power to enforce decisions.

#13

Which court has jurisdiction over cases involving disputes between citizens of different states or countries?

Federal court
Explanation

Jurisdiction over interstate disputes.

#14

What term refers to a court's power to review and potentially nullify laws or governmental actions?

Judicial review
Explanation

Power to review and nullify laws.

#15

Which court is the highest appellate court in the United States federal judiciary?

Supreme court
Explanation

Highest federal appellate court.

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