
Understanding Law and Justice Terms

Quiz
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English
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5th Grade
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Hard
+17
Standards-aligned
JULIE MAZUR
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "adjudicate" mean?
To create new laws
To make an official decision about who is right in a dispute
To represent others in a meeting
To enforce laws
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a "delegate"?
A person who makes laws
A person who is elected or chosen to vote and act for others
A person who enforces laws
A person who judges court cases
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "judicial" relate to?
The creation of laws
The enforcement of laws
Justice or the decision of a judge
The election of officials
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "jurisdiction"?
The power to create new laws
The power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest & punish criminals, etc.
The process of electing officials
The act of representing others
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.4.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "justice"?
The act of creating laws
Just behavior or treatment, fairness
The process of judging court cases
The act of enforcing laws
Tags
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.2.4E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is "legislation"?
The process of judging court cases
Law or laws enacted by a governing body
The act of representing others
The power to arrest criminals
Tags
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a "legislator"?
A person who enforces laws
A person who makes laws
A person who judges court cases
A person who represents others
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
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