HDC Unit 1 Quizs

What is an adversarial legal system?

• A system where the judge decides the verdict without a jury.

• A system where opposing parties present evidence to a neutral party.

• A system where only the defendant presents evidence.

• A system where the jury decides the verdict.

What is a bench trial?

• A trial where the jury decides the verdict.

• A trial where the judge alone decides the verdict without a jury.

• A trial where the defendant decides the verdict.

• A trial where the evidence is not presented.

Who is the finder of fact in a trial?

• Individual or group determining facts, such as a jury or judge.

• The defense attorney.

• The prosecutor.

• The defendant.

What does "Lex Talionis" mean?

• The conditional release of prisoners before completing their sentence.

• A principle of retributive justice meaning 'an eye for an eye'.

• Fairness in the processes resolving disputes and allocating resources.

• A legal proceeding where a jury decides the verdict.

What does the term "Code" refer to in the context of law?

• A set of guidelines for court procedures

• A comprehensive set of laws arranged by subject

• A list of criminal offenders

• A type of court decision

What does SCOTUS stand for?

• Supreme Court of the United States

• State Court of the United States

• Supreme Council of the United States

• State Council of the United States

What is a Legislature?

• An elected body, such as Congress, that has the constitutional authority to make laws

• A body of judges

• A group of law enforcement officers

• A system of courts

What is the role of the Judiciary?

• The court system of a country or state; judges taken collectively

• The legislative body of a country

• The executive branch of a government

• The system of law enforcement agencies

What does the Bill of Rights refer to?

• The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

• The first five amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

• The last ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

• The entire U.S. Constitution.

What does equity in justice refer to?

• Fairness and impartiality in the administration of justice.

• Fairness in healthcare.

• Fairness in education.

• Fairness in employment.