Understanding Law and Justice Terms

Understanding Law and Justice Terms

5th Grade

11 Qs

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Understanding Law and Justice Terms

Understanding Law and Justice Terms

Assessment

Quiz

English

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

JULIE MAZUR

FREE Resource

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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