The Role and Functioning of the Judicial System Quiz

Explore key aspects of the judicial system through this quiz. Learn about courts, trials, and legal principles in less than 160 characters.

#1

Which branch of government interprets the law and resolves disputes?

Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
#2

Who appoints judges to the federal judiciary in the United States?

The President
The Senate
The Supreme Court
The Attorney General
#3

Which of the following is NOT a type of law in the United States?

Criminal law
Civil law
Statutory law
Religious law
#4

What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?

Summons
Complaint
Affidavit
Subpoena
#5

What is the term for a legal dispute between two or more parties where damages or specific performance are sought?

Criminal case
Civil case
Appellate case
Administrative case
#6

What is the highest court in the United States?

Circuit Court
District Court
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
#7

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

Preponderance of the evidence
Reasonable doubt
Clear and convincing evidence
Probable cause
#8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a trial court?

Decides questions of law and fact
Determines guilt or innocence in criminal cases
Hears appeals from lower courts
Conducts trials with witnesses and juries
#9

What is the term for a legal order that requires a person to appear in court?

Writ of habeas corpus
Subpoena
Summons
Warrant
#10

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents the same case from being tried again after a verdict has been reached?

Double jeopardy
Plea bargaining
Recusal
Probable cause
#11

What is the term for a legal principle that previous court decisions should guide current decisions?

Judicial activism
Precedent
Habeas corpus
Stare decisis
#12

In the United States, what is the process by which federal judges can be removed from office?

Recall
Impeachment
Vote of no confidence
Retirement
#13

What is the term for a legal decision that serves as an authority for deciding subsequent cases involving similar legal issues?

Precedent
Stare decisis
Judicial review
Amicus curiae
#14

What is the term for a court's authority to hear a case for the first time?

Original jurisdiction
Appellate jurisdiction
Concurrent jurisdiction
Exclusive jurisdiction
#15

What is the term for a legal document that compels a witness to testify or provide evidence?

Summons
Affidavit
Subpoena
Writ

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