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

CCSS
RI.5.4, W.5.2D, L.4.6

+17

Standards-aligned

Created by

JULIE MAZUR

FREE Resource

11 questions

Show all answers

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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