Roles and Practices in the Legal System Quiz

Explore key concepts like burden of proof, legal doctrines, constitutional rights, and more in this legal system quiz. Get ready to challenge yourself!

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What is the main function of a judge in a legal proceeding?

To present evidence

To interpret and apply the law

To represent the defendant

To negotiate settlements

What is the term for a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a contract?

Affidavit

Summons

Pleading

Agreement

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

Compensatory damages

Punitive damages

Injunction

Discovery

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States federal government?

Legislative

Judicial

Corporate

Executive

Which of the following is a type of alternative dispute resolution that involves a neutral third party assisting parties in reaching a settlement?

Mediation

Interrogatories

Deposition

Inquest

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

Preponderance of the evidence

Clear and convincing evidence

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Probable cause

What is the term for a legal doctrine that prevents a person from asserting a claim or right that contradicts what they previously said or agreed to?

Estoppel

Remedy

Tort

Laches

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a higher court reviews a decision made by a lower court?

Appeal

Writ

Injunction

Summons

What is the term for a legal principle that allows a court to disregard precedent in certain circumstances?

Stare decisis

Res judicata

Obiter dictum

Distinguishing

#10

What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant admits to the actions but argues they were justified?

Alibi

Insanity plea

Self-defense

Duress

#11

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?

First Amendment

Fourth Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Tenth Amendment

Roles and Practices in the Legal System Quiz

What is the main function of a judge in a legal proceeding?

What is the term for a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of a contract?

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

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the United States federal government?

Which of the following is a type of alternative dispute resolution that involves a neutral third party assisting parties in reaching a settlement?

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

What is the term for a legal doctrine that prevents a person from asserting a claim or right that contradicts what they previously said or agreed to?

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a higher court reviews a decision made by a lower court?

What is the term for a legal principle that allows a court to disregard precedent in certain circumstances?

What is the term for a legal defense where the defendant admits to the actions but argues they were justified?

Which amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?

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