Legal Concepts Quiz

What are administrative laws?

• Laws made by government agencies

• Laws made by the judiciary

• Laws made by private organizations

• Laws made by international bodies

What is an appeal in the legal context?

• A request to a lower court to review a decision

• A request to a higher court to review a decision

• A request to a jury to review a decision

• A request to a legislative body to review a decision

What does appellate jurisdiction refer to?

• The authority to make laws

• The authority to enforce laws

• The authority to review decisions made by lower courts

• The authority to create new courts

What is a brief in a court case?

• A verbal argument presented in court

• A written statement explaining the main points of one side's argument

• A summary of the judge's decision

• A list of witnesses in a court case

What is common law based on?

• Statutory laws

• Custom and court rulings

• International treaties

• Executive orders

What is a concurring opinion?

• A statement by a justice who disagrees with the majority

• A statement by a justice who agrees with the majority for different reasons

• A statement by a justice who abstains from voting

• A statement by a justice who writes the majority opinion

What is the purpose of a court martial?

• To try members of the armed services accused of offenses against military law

• To try civilians accused of crimes

• To review decisions made by lower courts

• To interpret constitutional laws

What is the role of district courts?

• To review decisions appealed from district courts

• To have original jurisdiction in most cases involving federal laws

• To interpret the Constitution

• To create new laws

What is a docket?

• A list of jurors

• A calendar of cases to be heard by a court

• A type of legal document

• A courtroom procedure

What is a hung jury?

• A jury that has reached a verdict

• A jury that is unable to agree on a verdict

• A jury that is dismissed before trial

• A jury that is selected for a civil case