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This study set covers Law And Justice through
25 practice questions.
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1
Which document, signed in 1215, established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law?
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A
The Bill of Rights
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B
Magna Carta
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C
The Declaration of Independence
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D
The Napoleonic Code
2
In a court of law, what is the role of a 'plaintiff'?
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A
The person accused of a crime
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B
The individual bringing a lawsuit against another
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C
The presiding judge
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D
The lead witness for the defense
3
What is the term for a law that is passed by a legislative body, such as a Parliament or Congress?
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A
Statute
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B
Precedent
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C
Common Law
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D
Executive Order
4
The 'burden of proof' in a criminal trial typically rests with whom?
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A
The jury
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B
The defendant
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C
The prosecution
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D
The judge
5
Which legal term describes a previous court decision that serves as a guide for future cases?
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A
Verdict
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B
Precedent
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C
Habeas Corpus
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D
Affidavit
6
What is the primary function of an appellate court?
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A
To determine the guilt of a defendant
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B
To review decisions made by lower courts
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C
To draft new legislation
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D
To settle disputes between private citizens
7
In the legal system, what does 'Habeas Corpus' literally protect against?
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A
Unlawful detention
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B
Free speech violations
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C
Property theft
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D
Tax evasion
8
What is the highest court in the United States federal judiciary?
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A
The Court of Appeals
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B
The Supreme Court
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C
The District Court
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D
The International Court of Justice
9
What is the term for a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime?
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A
Indictment
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B
Subpoena
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C
Verdict
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D
Testimony
10
What is 'statutory law' primarily derived from?
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A
Judicial opinions
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B
Legislative acts
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C
International treaties
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D
Customary traditions
11
What is the term for an agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law?
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A
Contract
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B
Tort
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C
Injunction
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D
Covenant
12
In civil law, what is the 'preponderance of evidence' standard?
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A
Beyond a reasonable doubt
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B
Clear and convincing evidence
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C
More likely than not
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D
Total certainty
13
What does the term 'pro bono' mean in a legal context?
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A
For the public good, without charge
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B
Under strict confidentiality
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C
In the presence of a judge
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D
A violation of court protocol
14
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws?
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A
Legislative
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B
Executive
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C
Judicial
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D
Bureaucratic
15
What is the name for a court order that requires a person to appear in court or provide evidence?
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A
Subpoena
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B
Warrant
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C
Summons
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D
Indictment
16
What is 'common law' based on?
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A
Ancient religious texts
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B
Judicial precedent and custom
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C
Strict executive decrees
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D
Scientific consensus
17
What does a 'not guilty' verdict in a criminal case mean?
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A
The defendant is proven innocent
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B
The prosecution failed to meet the burden of proof
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C
The judge disagrees with the jury
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D
The case is dismissed before trial
18
What is the term for a civil wrong that causes harm to another person, resulting in legal liability?
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A
Felony
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B
Tort
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C
Misdemeanor
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D
Injunction
19
Who is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States federal government?
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A
The Chief Justice
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B
The Attorney General
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C
The Secretary of State
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D
The FBI Director
20
What is the legal process of questioning potential jurors for a trial called?
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A
Voir dire
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B
Cross-examination
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C
Habeas corpus
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D
Affidavit
21
In criminal law, what is a 'misdemeanor'?
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A
A minor wrongdoing
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B
A capital offense
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C
A breach of international law
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D
A civil dispute over land
22
Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States?
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A
The Bill of Rights
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B
The Articles of Confederation
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C
The U.S. Constitution
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D
The Declaration of Independence
23
What is a court order that prevents a party from performing a specific act?
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A
Injunction
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B
Mandamus
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C
Indictment
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D
Subpoena
24
What does the term 'double jeopardy' prevent?
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A
Being tried twice for the same crime
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B
Being forced to testify against oneself
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C
Being denied a fair trial
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D
Being held without bail
25
What is the function of a 'grand jury'?
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A
To decide the final verdict of a trial
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B
To determine if there is enough evidence to charge a suspect
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C
To sentence a convicted defendant
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D
To interpret constitutional law
