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Legal Systems and Terminology Quiz

#1

What is the term for a legal principle that previous court decisions should be applied in similar cases?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Precedent principle in law.

#2

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

Economic law
Explanation

Economic law isn't a legal system.

#3

Which branch of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, where compensation may be awarded to the victim?

Tort law
Explanation

Deals with civil wrongs.

#4

What is the term for a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf in certain matters?

Power of attorney
Explanation

Authority to act for someone.

#5

In a criminal trial, what is the term for the prosecution's attempt to convince the jury of the defendant's guilt?

Closing argument
Explanation

Prosecution's final persuasion.

#6

In the legal context, what does 'pro bono' mean?

For the good of the people
Explanation

Legal work done without charge.

#7

Which of the following is a term used to describe the party against whom a lawsuit is filed?

Defendant
Explanation

Party being sued in court.

#8

Which of the following best describes the 'rule of law'?

Laws must be fair and just
Explanation

Principle of fair and just laws.

#9

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a person's financial assets are declared insufficient to cover their debts?

Bankruptcy
Explanation

Insufficient assets for debts.

#10

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

Double jeopardy
Explanation

Protection against retrial for same offense.

#11

What is the Latin term for 'guilty act' referring to the physical act of committing a crime?

Actus reus
Explanation

Physical act of a crime.

#12

In which legal system do judges play a more active role in developing and interpreting the law?

Common law
Explanation

Judges interpret and develop law.

#13

What is the Latin term for 'innocent until proven guilty'?

Ei incumbit probatio qui dicit
Explanation

Presumption of innocence.

#14

What is the Latin term for a temporary court order intended to maintain the status quo until a final decision is reached?

Interlocutory
Explanation

Temporary status quo order.

#15

Which legal principle holds that a higher court's decision is binding on lower courts within the same jurisdiction?

Stare decisis
Explanation

Higher court decisions binding.

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