Legal Systems and Judiciary Quiz

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#1

Which of the following best describes the function of a judge in a legal system?

To interpret and apply laws
To represent the defendant
To investigate crimes
To draft legislation
#2

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court
District Court
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
#3

What is the role of a jury in a trial?

To interpret laws
To render a verdict based on evidence
To represent the defendant
To conduct cross-examinations
#4

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws in the United States?

Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
#5

Which principle of law states that a person is innocent until proven guilty?

Presumption of innocence
Burden of proof
Reasonable doubt
Preponderance of evidence
#6

Which legal system is based on precedents and past decisions?

Civil law system
Common law system
Religious law system
International law system
#7

What is the term for a serious criminal offense, typically punishable by imprisonment or death?

Misdemeanor
Tort
Felony
Infraction
#8

In which type of legal system are laws primarily codified and written statutes are the primary source of law?

Common law system
Civil law system
Religious law system
Customary law system
#9

What does 'pro bono' mean in legal terms?

For the good
For the public
For the client
For the prosecutor
#10

Which legal concept refers to a legal decision made by a higher court that must be followed by lower courts in the same jurisdiction?

Precedent
Statute
Subpoena
Verdict
#11

Which principle states that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice?

Double jeopardy
Habeas corpus
Due process
Ex post facto
#12

What is the purpose of the writ of habeas corpus?

To prevent unlawful detention
To request a retrial
To appeal a verdict
To enforce a subpoena
#13

Which term refers to a legal system where judges are bound to follow the decisions of higher courts in similar cases?

Precedent
Doctrine
Stare decisis
Ratio decidendi

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