TCI: Ch. 15 & 16: Quiz

Which article of the Constitution establishes the federal judiciary?

• Article III, Section I
• Article III, Section II
• Article I, Section III
• Article I, Section II

What law, passed by Congress, established the "inferior" federal courts for the United States?

____________________ law refers to legal measures that deal with conflicts between private parties, or a private party and the government.

____________________ law refers to legal measures which are designed to protect the welfare of society.

The burden of proof in ____________________ trials is lower than in criminal trials.

• civil
• criminal
• state
• federal

Which person in the courtroom presides over the courtroom?

• judge
• defendant
• prosecution
• plantiff
• court clerk

Which person in the courtroom is the legal officer who keeps order in the courtroom?

• bailiff
• judge
• defendant
• prosecution
• plantiff

Which person in the courtroom is being accused of a crime OR who a civil suit has been filed against?

• defendant
• judge
• prosecution
• plantiff
• court clerk

How many people are on a typical jury?

____________________ is the official power of courts to make legal decisions.