Judicial Branch Vocabulary Quiz

What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?

• Jurisdiction

• Plaintiff

• Defendant

• Docket

Who is the person or party that initiates a lawsuit?

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Judge

• Jury

In a court case, who is the individual or group being accused or sued?

• Plaintiff

• Juror

• Defendant

• Bailiff

Which type of case involves someone being charged with a crime?

• Civil Case

• Criminal Case

• Appellate Case

• District Case

What type of case involves disputes between individuals or organizations?

• Criminal Case

• Civil Case

• Constitutional Case

• Federal Case

What is the term for the list of cases to be heard by a court?

• Docket

• Writ of Certiorari

• Certificate

• Precedent

What is a writ issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court?

• Certificate

• Majority Opinion

• Writ of Certiorari

• Docket

What is a formal statement from a lower court for the purpose of review?

• Certificate

• Precedent

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinion

What is the term for the opinion of the majority of judges in a court decision?

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinion

• Majority Opinion

• Certificate

What is the term for a previous court decision that influences future cases?

• Precedent

• Jurisdiction

• Docket

• Writ of Certiorari