#1
Which of the following is not a level of the United States federal court system?
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#2
Who appoints federal judges in the United States?
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#3
What is the highest court in the United States?
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#4
What does 'en banc' refer to in legal terms?
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#5
What is the role of a grand jury in the United States legal system?
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#6
What is the term for a legal principle that previous court decisions must be followed by judges in subsequent cases involving similar issues?
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#7
What is the term for a legal document filed by a party to a lawsuit to answer or respond to allegations made by the opposing party?
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#8
In a criminal trial, what is the standard of proof required for a conviction?
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#9
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial?
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#10
Which of the following is NOT a method of judicial selection in the United States?
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#11
What is the purpose of the writ of certiorari in the United States Supreme Court?
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#12
Who serves as the chief legal officer of the United States government and represents the federal government in cases before the Supreme Court?
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#13
Which of the following is NOT a power of the United States Supreme Court?
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#14
What is the term for a legal proceeding in which parties settle their dispute without a formal trial?
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