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Which of the following is a feature of common law legal systems?

Precedent-based decision making

Explanation

Legal decisions are guided by previous rulings.

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

Supreme Court

Explanation

The highest judicial body in the US federal system.

What is the term for a legal document that grants an individual the authority to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters?

Power of attorney

Explanation

Legal authorization for representation in specified matters.

Which of the following is NOT a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

Litigation

Explanation

Formal court proceedings.

What term describes a legal principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?

Double jeopardy

Explanation

Protection against being tried twice for the same offense.

What is the term for a formal written accusation charging someone with a crime?

Indictment

Explanation

Formal charge of criminal offense.

What is the concept of 'beyond a reasonable doubt' commonly associated with in legal contexts?

Criminal law

Explanation

Standard of proof in criminal cases.

Which legal principle states that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty?

Presumption of innocence

Explanation

Legal presumption that individuals are innocent until proven guilty.

What is the legal doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a claim or defense that contradicts what they have previously stated or agreed to in the same or related legal proceedings?

Estoppel

Explanation

Prevents a party from denying previous assertions.

#10

Which of the following is NOT a source of international law?

Domestic legislation

Explanation

Laws within a single country's borders.

#11

Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislative branch of government?

Interpreting laws

Explanation

Role of the judiciary.

#12

What is the legal term for a wrong committed against an individual or their property for which a court provides a remedy in the form of damages?

Tort

Explanation

Civil wrong with remedy.

#13

In the context of international law, what is the function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Mediating disputes between states

Explanation

Resolving legal conflicts between nations.

#14

What is the legal principle that individuals have the right to control the commercial use of their identity, including their name, image, and likeness?

Right of publicity

Explanation

Right to control commercial use of one's identity.

#15

What is the term for a legal doctrine that allows courts to disregard precedent when they determine that a previous case was wrongly decided?

Overruling

Explanation

Setting aside a precedent.

#16

What is the legal principle that allows individuals to protect their creative works from unauthorized use by others?

Intellectual property

Explanation

Rights over creative works.

#17

What is the term for a legal principle that allows a court to disregard a party's failure to meet procedural requirements if it would be unjust to enforce them strictly?

Equity

Explanation

Justice and fairness principle.

Legal Systems and Principles Quiz

Which of the following is a feature of common law legal systems?

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

What is the term for a legal document that grants an individual the authority to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters?

Which of the following is NOT a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

What term describes a legal principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime?

What is the term for a formal written accusation charging someone with a crime?

What is the concept of 'beyond a reasonable doubt' commonly associated with in legal contexts?

Which legal principle states that an accused person is innocent until proven guilty?

What is the legal doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a claim or defense that contradicts what they have previously stated or agreed to in the same or related legal proceedings?

Which of the following is NOT a source of international law?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the legislative branch of government?

What is the legal term for a wrong committed against an individual or their property for which a court provides a remedy in the form of damages?

In the context of international law, what is the function of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

What is the legal principle that individuals have the right to control the commercial use of their identity, including their name, image, and likeness?

What is the term for a legal doctrine that allows courts to disregard precedent when they determine that a previous case was wrongly decided?

What is the legal principle that allows individuals to protect their creative works from unauthorized use by others?

What is the term for a legal principle that allows a court to disregard a party's failure to meet procedural requirements if it would be unjust to enforce them strictly?

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