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The Role and Functioning of the Judicial System Quiz

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#1

Which branch of government interprets the law and resolves disputes?

Judicial
Explanation

Interprets law and resolves disputes.

#2

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

The President
Explanation

The President appoints federal judges.

#3

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

Religious law
Explanation

Religious law is not a type of US law.

#4

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

Complaint
Explanation

Initiates a lawsuit.

#5

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

Civil case
Explanation

Dispute seeking damages or performance.

#6

What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court
Explanation

Highest court in the United States.

#7

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

Reasonable doubt
Explanation

Proof beyond reasonable doubt.

#8

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

Hears appeals from lower courts
Explanation

Trial courts don't hear appeals.

#9

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

Summons
Explanation

Requires court appearance.

#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
Explanation

Prevents retrial after verdict.

#11

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

Stare decisis
Explanation

Previous decisions guide current ones.

#12

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

Impeachment
Explanation

Federal judges 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?

Precedent
Explanation

Decision used as authority.

#14

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

Original jurisdiction
Explanation

First-time case jurisdiction.

#15

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

Subpoena
Explanation

Compels witness testimony or evidence.

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