Legal and Economic Terms Quiz

The word "discrimination" refers to:

• Equal opportunity

• Unfair treatment

• Prejudice in action

• Justified criticism

• Biased attitudes

The verb "to detain" means:

• To reward

• To celebrate freedom

• To release without question

• To hold someone in custody

• To arrest temporarily

The noun "testimony" is best defined as:

• Legal punishment

• Evidence given in court

• An accusation

• A formal complaint

• A witness statement

A "perpetrator" is someone who:

• Is wrongly accused

• Leads a trial

• Commits a crime

• Investigates a case

• Upholds justice

Common legal terms related to human rights include:

• Habeas corpus

• Non-discrimination

• Freedom of conscience

• Arbitrary detention

• Right to assembly

The phrase "law enforcement" covers:

• Police activities

• Crime prevention

• Military operations

• Judicial decisions

• Public order maintenance

The word "violate" in legal use means:

• Break a rule or law

• Infringe on rights

• Misuse of authority

• Respect a policy

• Obey an order

The term "legal counsel" refers to:

• A lawyer or attorney

• A judicial system

• A person giving legal advice

• A public witness

• A suspect

Common punishments in law enforcement include:

• Imprisonment

• Fines

• Disciplinary action

• Legal warnings

• Trial delays

The phrase "equal protection under the law" means:

• One group receives more rights

• Citizens follow identical routines

• Everyone has the same duties

• The law applies to all

• All people are treated fairly