2/23 Fri Legal System Basics

2/23 Fri Legal System Basics

12th Grade

10 Qs

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2/23 Fri Legal System Basics

2/23 Fri Legal System Basics

Assessment

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Social Studies

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Patrick Baker

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the basic functions of courts mentioned?

Regulate trade

Settle disputes

Enforce dress codes

Issue passports

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key aspect of common law?

It consists of past decisions of courts that influence future legal decisions

It applies only in federal courts

It is derived from statutory laws

It is written and passed by legislatures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What differentiates trial courts from appeals courts?

Trial courts hear evidence and determine facts

Appeals courts decide on new evidence

Trial courts only handle criminal cases

Appeals courts issue new laws

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a successful appeal in most cases?

Showing something was wrong with the trial's procedure

Changing the trial's location

Paying a fine

Introducing new witnesses

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the federal courts in the U.S.?

They enforce state laws

They perform judicial review over laws and executive actions

They appoint federal judges

They write new federal statutes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of federal judges?

They are appointed for life

They are elected by the public

Their salaries can be reduced

They serve 10-year terms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a feature of statutory laws in the U.S.?

They are enforced by the executive branch only

They are decided by the Supreme Court

They are made by legislatures

They are based on common law precedents

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