#1
Which court is considered the highest judicial authority in the United States?
#2
Who appoints federal judges in the United States?
#3
Which of the following is not a level of the federal court system in the United States?
#4
What is the term for a legal case brought to enforce, redress, or protect rights of private litigants, without government intervention?
#5
What is the term for a legal principle that prohibits the government from punishing individuals for conduct that was not considered criminal at the time it was performed?
#6
What is the term for the power of the courts to review and, if necessary, declare actions of the legislative and executive branches invalid or unconstitutional?
#7
In which type of legal system does the judge primarily focus on interpreting laws and applying them to specific cases?
#8
Which amendment of the United States Constitution provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
#9
What is the term for a decision made by a higher court that is binding on lower courts?
#10
What is the term for a legal document that initiates a lawsuit?
#11
What is the term for a legal principle that requires previous judicial decisions to be followed by the courts in future cases presenting similar issues?
#12
In which type of legal system do judges have the authority to interpret the law and develop legal principles through their decisions?
#13
What is the term for a court's power to hear and decide a case before any appellate review?
#14
Which of the following is not a function of the appellate court?
#15