Judicial Branch Quiz

Judicial Branch Quiz

8th Grade

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26 Qs

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the individual or group that brings a complaint against another party in court?

Defendant

Prosecution

Plaintiff

Judge

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for a party who answers a complaint in court?

Plaintiff

Defendant

Judge

Witness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the prosecution in a legal context?

To bring charges against a person accused of breaking the law

To defend an individual in court

To provide legal advice to the plaintiff

To judge the outcome of a case

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a precedent in the context of the judicial system?

A final court decision

A guideline for how similar court cases should be decided in the future

A law passed by the legislature

A legal document submitted to the court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to appeal in the judicial system?

To ask a higher court to review a decision

To present new evidence in a trial

To request a lower court to reconsider a case

To finalize a court decision

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is original jurisdiction?

The authority to hear a case first

The power to review and change laws

The ability to enforce judicial decisions

The role of overseeing legal documentation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is appellate jurisdiction?

The authority to enforce laws

The power to elect judges

The authority to hear a case on appeal

The role of providing legal counsel

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