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

Power of attorney

Explanation

Authorization for legal or financial representation.

What is the term for the deliberate, unjustified killing of another person?

Murder

Explanation

Intentional and unlawful killing.

What is the legal term for a written agreement between two or more parties?

Contract

Explanation

Legally binding agreement between parties.

What term refers to a legal document that orders a person to appear in court to testify as a witness?

Subpoena

Explanation

Court order compelling witness testimony.

What is the legal term for the process of selecting a jury?

Voir dire

Explanation

Jury selection process.

What does 'voir dire' refer to in legal proceedings?

To challenge a potential juror

Explanation

Questioning of potential jurors to assess suitability.

In a criminal trial, what is the burden of proof required for conviction?

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Explanation

High standard of proof ensuring certainty in conviction.

Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?

Subpoena

Explanation

Legal order to appear in court, not a form of intellectual property.

What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?

Affidavit

Explanation

Sworn statement made under penalty of perjury.

#10

What is the legal term for a court order that prohibits a specific action?

Injunction

Explanation

Legal restraint preventing certain actions.

#11

What is the legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partly at fault for their own injury?

Comparative negligence

Explanation

Allocates fault and damages based on proportionate responsibility.

#12

In criminal law, what is the legal principle that prohibits trying a person for the same crime twice?

Double jeopardy

Explanation

Protection against being tried twice for the same offense.

#13

What term refers to a legal requirement for a person to provide evidence or testimony in court?

Compulsion

Explanation

Legal obligation to testify or provide evidence.

#14

What is the term for a legal principle that requires authorities to show adequate justification for the arrest, search, or seizure of an individual?

Probable cause

Explanation

Legal basis for arrest or search.

#15

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a debtor's assets are distributed among creditors to satisfy debts?

Liquidation

Explanation

Sale of assets to pay off debts.

Legal Terminology and Procedures Quiz

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

What is the term for the deliberate, unjustified killing of another person?

What is the legal term for a written agreement between two or more parties?

What term refers to a legal document that orders a person to appear in court to testify as a witness?

What is the legal term for the process of selecting a jury?

What does 'voir dire' refer to in legal proceedings?

In a criminal trial, what is the burden of proof required for conviction?

Which of the following is NOT a type of intellectual property?

What is the legal term for a written statement made under oath?

What is the legal term for a court order that prohibits a specific action?

What is the legal doctrine that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partly at fault for their own injury?

In criminal law, what is the legal principle that prohibits trying a person for the same crime twice?

What term refers to a legal requirement for a person to provide evidence or testimony in court?

What is the term for a legal principle that requires authorities to show adequate justification for the arrest, search, or seizure of an individual?

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a debtor's assets are distributed among creditors to satisfy debts?

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