Pre Test Legal Terms Quiz

Which of the following is a key principle of mediation?

• Confidentiality

• Impartiality

• Voluntariness

• All of the above

Arbitration is a process where:

• A judge makes a decision based on the law

• A jury decides the outcome of a case

• A neutral third party makes a binding decision

• The parties negotiate a settlement without a third party

What is the term for a court order requiring a person to do or refrain from doing a specific act?

• Verdict

• Injunction

• Summons

• Complaint

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime?

• Double jeopardy

• Res judicata

• Ex post facto

• Habeas corpus

Which legal term refers to a previous case or legal decision that may be or must be followed in subsequent similar cases?

• Precedent

• Statute

• Regulation

• Ordinance

Which of the following is NOT a type of ADR?

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Litigation

• Negotiation

Jurisdiction refers to:

• The geographical area where a court has authority

• The type of cases a court can hear

• The power of a court to enforce its decisions

• All of the above

In mediation, the role of the mediator is to:

• Make a binding decision for the parties

• Facilitate communication and help parties reach a voluntary agreement

• Represent one of the parties in the dispute

• Investigate the facts of the case

Which type of law deals with offenses against the state or society as a whole?

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Contract law

• Tort law

What is the term for the first pleading filed by a plaintiff to initiate a lawsuit?

• Answer

• Complaint

• Motion

• Discovery