The Function and Powers of Judicial Bodies Quiz

Judicial bodies fundamentally interpret and apply laws in legal systems.

The judiciary in a democratic system primarily interprets laws and resolves disputes.

A legal dispute between private parties is termed a civil case.

Judicial bodies do not typically have the power to make laws.

Res judicata is a legal doctrine preventing re-litigation of issues already decided in court.

Original jurisdiction gives a court authority to hear a case for the first time.

The judicial branch is responsible for exercising the judicial power.

Judicial review is the power to invalidate unconstitutional laws or actions.

A legal document formally charging someone with a criminal offense is called an indictment.

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

The head of the judiciary in the United States is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Tribunal Court is not a typical type of court found in the United States.

The U.S. Supreme Court established judicial review in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison.

In legal context, 'stare decisis' means to stand by things decided, indicating adherence to precedent.

A legal action brought by plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group is termed a class action.

An Appellate Court has the authority to review decisions made by administrative agencies.

The legal principle that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person is Due process.