The Judicial System and Its Functionality Quiz

Explore key concepts in judiciary with our quiz. Test yourself on courts, laws, and legal principles. Can you answer these 15 questions?

#1

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

District Court
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Appellate Court
#2

In which country is the International Court of Justice located?

United States
Switzerland
Netherlands
France
#3

What is the purpose of a grand jury in the U.S. legal system?

To determine guilt or innocence
To file criminal charges
To conduct civil trials
To review evidence and decide if a trial is warranted
#4

Which type of law deals with the relationship between individuals and the government, often involving constitutional issues?

Criminal law
Contract law
Constitutional law
Tort law
#5

Which type of law deals with the compensation and remedies for civil wrongs, such as negligence or defamation?

Criminal law
Contract law
Constitutional law
Tort law
#6

What is the main function of the judiciary in a legal system?

Creating laws
Enforcing laws
Interpreting laws
Proposing laws
#7

Who appoints federal judges in the United States?

President
Congress
State Governors
Supreme Court
#8

What is the role of a magistrate in the judicial system?

Chief Justice
Legal advisor
Lower court judge
Court clerk
#9

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, often involving compensation?

Criminal law
Constitutional law
Civil law
Administrative law
#10

Which famous legal document, signed in 1215, is considered a cornerstone of the modern legal system?

Magna Carta
Code of Hammurabi
Justinian Code
Napoleonic Code
#11

What is the term length for a federal judge in the United States?

Lifetime
20 years
10 years
6 years
#12

Which landmark case established the principle of judicial review in the United States?

Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
#13

What does the term 'stare decisis' mean in legal context?

Stand by the decision
Swift and decisive
State of emergency
Strict liability
#14

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury?

First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#15

Which doctrine allows a court to refuse to hear a case if it involves political questions that should be decided by another branch of government?

Judicial activism
Judicial restraint
Political question doctrine
Legal positivism

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