Legal Concepts Quiz

What is the role of a District Court?

• Handle international disputes

• Serve as the trial court at the Federal Level

• Review decisions made by appellate courts

• Enforce local ordinances

Which type of court handles landlord and tenant disputes?

• Federal Courts

• State Courts

• Appellate Courts

• District Courts

What did Brown v. Board of Education (1954) declare?

• Segregation in public schools unconstitutional

• The right to free speech in schools

• The legality of school prayer

• The right to bear arms

What is the primary function of trial courts?

• To review decisions made by appellate courts

• To initially hear cases and determine facts

• To enforce federal laws

• To handle international disputes

What is a key characteristic of Appellate Courts?

• They have a jury

• They rely on a panel of judges

• They conduct initial hearings

• They handle small claims

Which case addressed the limits of free speech in schools?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

• Gideon v. Wainwright

What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)?

• It established the right to free speech

• It established Judicial Review

• It declared segregation unconstitutional

• It guaranteed the right to counsel

What type of law governs disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving compensation?

• Criminal Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law

• Military Law

What does Constitutional Law deal with?

• Disputes between individuals

• Conduct of military personnel

• Interpretation and implementation of the Constitution

• Prosecution of crimes

What type of law typically involves compensation?

• Criminal Law

• Military Law

• Civil Law

• Constitutional Law