Structure and Processes of the Judicial System Quiz

The primary function of the judiciary is to interpret laws.

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

A legal dispute between two or more parties is called a lawsuit.

Federal judges in the United States are appointed by the President.

The prosecutor is responsible for presenting evidence in a criminal trial.

The President has the authority to appoint judges to the Supreme Court.

District Court is often the first to hear a case.

A written order issued by a court is called a warrant.

The role of the jury in a trial is to determine guilt or innocence.

The Court of Appeals has the authority to review decisions made by lower courts.

The term for a legal principle that requires previous court decisions to be followed is precedent.

Enforcing laws is not a function of the judicial branch.

A court order that requires a person to do or not do something is called an injunction.

The purpose of the appellate court is to review decisions of lower courts.

The term for a legal document that requires a person to appear in court is subpoena.

A characteristic of a civil case is that the parties are seeking damages or other relief.

Exoneration is not a step in the judicial process.

The purpose of a grand jury is to issue an indictment.

Religious law is not a type of law in the United States.

The term for a document that sets out the charges against a defendant is indictment.

The Court of Appeals has the authority to review decisions made by federal agencies.

The term for a legal proceeding in which a higher court reviews a decision made by a lower court is appeal.

District Court has the authority to hear cases involving violations of federal law.

The term for a decision made by a jury is verdict.

The Supreme Court has the authority to review decisions made by the Supreme Court.