WorksheetsJudicial Vocabulary Worksheet — Converted to Scorable Questions
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Select the best definition of "Appeal" in the judicial context.
A formal request asking a higher court to review and possibly change a lower court’s ruling
A written statement of facts filed at the start of a trial
An agreement between parties to settle a case out of court
A judge’s instructions to the jury before deliberation
Select the best definition of "Appellate" in the judicial context.
Relating to trials with juries deciding guilt or innocence
Relating to the review of lower court decisions by higher courts
Relating to criminal law enforcement procedures
Relating to the creation of statutory law by legislatures
Select the best definition of "Argument" in court.
The official record of a court’s ruling
A set of reasons and legal claims presented to persuade the court
A formal request to start a lawsuit
A judge’s private notes about a case
Select the best definition of the "Bill of Rights".
A list of duties assigned to federal courts
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution protecting individual liberties
A federal statute regulating courtroom procedures
A compilation of Supreme Court case summaries
Select the best definition of "Constitutional".
Authorized by and consistent with the U.S. Constitution
Approved by a state legislature
Interpreted by administrative agencies
Supported by a simple majority of voters
Select the best definition of "Decision" in the judicial context.
A court’s formal judgment or ruling resolving the case
A party’s opening statement at trial
A motion requesting more time
A transcript of witness testimony
Select the best definition of "Dissent" in the judicial context.
An unsigned summary of the majority’s ruling
An opinion written by justices who disagree with the court’s majority
A concurring opinion that agrees with the result but not the reasoning
A brief filed by a nonparty to support one side
Select the best definition of "1st Amendment".
Guarantees equal protection of the laws and due process
Limits presidential powers during wartime
Protects freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
Establishes procedures for electing senators
Select the best definition of "14th Amendment".
Protects the right to bear arms against federal infringement only
Defines citizenship and requires states to provide due process and equal protection
Creates term limits for members of Congress
Authorizes the federal income tax
Select the best definition of "Majority" in the judicial context.
The shortest written opinion issued by any justice
More than half of the judges joining a single controlling opinion
A group of justices who publish separate concurrences
All justices who hear the case regardless of vote
Select the best definition of "Petition" in the judicial context.
A formal written request asking a court or government to take specific action
A sworn statement by a witness
A settlement offer made during negotiation
An oral presentation of closing arguments
Select the best definition of "Plaintiff".
The judge presiding over a criminal trial
The party who brings a civil lawsuit seeking relief
The attorney appointed to represent the accused
The jury’s foreperson announcing the verdict
Select the best definition of "Precedent".
A temporary injunction issued before trial
A prior judicial decision that guides future cases with similar facts or law
A statute enacted by Congress
A jury instruction explaining the burden of proof
Select the best definition of "upheld" in the judicial context.
Sent back to the lower court for a new trial
Declared unconstitutional and void
Affirmed; a higher court lets a lower court’s ruling stand
Converted from civil to criminal jurisdiction
