Government - Ch. 13 Chapter Summary Article

Government - Ch. 13 Chapter Summary Article

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Government - Ch. 13 Chapter Summary Article

Government - Ch. 13 Chapter Summary Article

Assessment

Quiz

History

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Andy Chang

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the American legal system based on?

The Code of Hammurabi, the Ten Commandments, Roman law, and English common law

The Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights

The Napoleonic Code and the Declaration of Independence

The Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the judicial branch provide when a law's meaning is unclear?

A new law

An interpretation

A repeal

A veto

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of courts in promoting the rule of law?

Ensuring that no person or entity is above the law

Creating new laws

Enforcing laws selectively

Abolishing outdated laws

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is judicial review?

The power to create laws

The power to declare laws unconstitutional

The power to enforce laws

The power to amend laws

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of plea bargains?

To increase trial duration

To settle most criminal cases before trial

To eliminate jury trials

To increase the number of appeals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do juries represent in the judicial system?

The government's authority

The judge's decision

The people's opportunity to participate in government

The lawyer's strategy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are appeals heard?

In cases of factual disputes

In cases having errors of law or procedural violations

In cases with unanimous jury decisions

In cases with no legal representation

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