Judicial Branch Vocabulary Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the authority of a court to hear a case?
Jurisdiction
Plaintiff
Defendant
Docket
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the person or party that initiates a lawsuit?
Defendant
Plaintiff
Judge
Jury
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a court case, who is the individual or group being accused or sued?
Plaintiff
Juror
Defendant
Bailiff
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of case involves someone being charged with a crime?
Civil Case
Criminal Case
Appellate Case
District Case
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of case involves disputes between individuals or organizations?
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Constitutional Case
Federal Case
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for the list of cases to be heard by a court?
Docket
Writ of Certiorari
Certificate
Precedent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a writ issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court?
Certificate
Majority Opinion
Writ of Certiorari
Docket
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