US Gov CH 13 Review (McGraw Hill)

After reviewing evidence, a grand jury formally charges a person with a crime. This formal accusation is called an:

• Verdict

• Indictment

• Witness Testimony

• All of the above

After being found guilty in a trial, Tom believes there was a legal error and asks a higher court to review the case. What is this process called?

• Appeal

• Trial

• Federal Court

• Municipal Court

In a Supreme Court case, five out of nine justices agree on the decision and their reasoning is written and becomes the official ruling. This document is the:

• Majority Opinoni

• Dissenting Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

In a court decision, two justices disagree with the majority and write a separate explanation outlining their reasons. This is called a:

• Majority Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• DIssenting Opinion

A justice agrees with the majority decision but has different reasons and writes a separate statement. This is a:

• Majority Opinion

• Concurring Opinion

• Dissenting Opinion

True or False: A precedent is when a judge rules in a current case by referring to a past decision made in a similar case. The use of earlier rulings to guide new decisions is called a precedent.

• True

• False

Congress passes a law requiring all cars to meet certain environmental standards. This written law is an example of a:

• Federal Law

• Statute

• Amendment

• Appeal

A military officer is accused of misconduct during deployment and is tried in a special military court. True or False: This type of court is known as a courts martial.

• True

• False

A legal dispute arises on Native American land involving two members of the same tribe, and the case is handled by a court operated by the tribal government. This court is called a:

• Courts Martial

• Appellate Court

• Tribal Court

• District Court

True or False: In a country where even the president cannot be held accountable for breaking the law, the rule of law is being upheld.

• True

• False