#1
Which branch of government interprets the law and resolves disputes?
#2
Who appoints judges to the federal judiciary in the United States?
#3
Which of the following is NOT a type of law in the United States?
#4
What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?
#5
What is the term for a legal dispute between two or more parties where damages or specific performance are sought?
#6
What is the highest court in the United States?
#7
In a criminal trial, what is the burden of proof required for conviction?
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a trial court?
#9
What is the term for a legal order that requires a person to appear in court?
#10
What is the term for a legal principle that prevents the same case from being tried again after a verdict has been reached?
#11
What is the term for a legal principle that previous court decisions should guide current decisions?
#12
In the United States, what is the process by which federal judges can be removed from office?
#13
What is the term for a legal decision that serves as an authority for deciding subsequent cases involving similar legal issues?
#14
What is the term for a court's authority to hear a case for the first time?
#15