Test your basic knowledge |

Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Putting a person to death - usually by hanging - without legal authority.






2. The process by which the property of a person who has died without a will passes on to others according to the state's distribution statutes.






3. Evidence which tends to indicate that a defendant did not commit the alleged crime.






4. The act of taking and carrying away the personal property of another of a value less than $300 with the intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it permanently.






5. A picture of an alleged criminal created by a professional police artist using verbal descriptionsgiven by the victim or a witness.






6. Inferences drawn from proven facts.






7. The judgment reached or given by a court of law.






8. Another hearing of a civil or criminal case by the same court in which the case was originally heard.






9. A person appointed by will or by law to assume responsibility for incompetent adults or minor children.






10. 1. A unit of the judiciary authorized to decide disputed matters of fact - cases or controversies. 2. Figuratively - the judge or judicial officer. Judges sometimes use 'court' to refer to themselves in the third person - as in 'the court has read






11. A legal proceeding in which a debtor's money - in the possession of another (the garnishee) - is applied to the debts of the debtor - such as when an employer garnishes a debtor's wages.






12. A lawyer elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective juicial circuit. See PROSECUTOR.

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /var/www/html/basicversity.com/show_quiz.php on line 183


13. Unlawful killing of another - without malice - when the death is caused by some other unlawful act not usually expected to result in great bodily harm.






14. Money awarded to an injured person - over and above the measurable value of the injury - in order to punish the person who hurt him.






15. A claim by a defendant that he or she lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act.






16. The facts that give rise to a lawsuit or a legal claim.






17. An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.






18. Crime in which the driver of a vehicle leaves the scene of an accident without identifying himself or herself.






19. The closing statement - by counsel - to the trier of facts after all parties have concluded their presentation of evidence.






20. A criminal case in which the allowable penalty does not include death.






21. A formal written accusation - issued by a grand jury - charging a party with a crime.






22. Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts - particularly the Supreme Court.






23. Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances.






24. The unlawful restraint by one person of another person's physical liberty.






25. The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.






26. A legal claim against another person's property as security for a debt.






27. Chains or shackles for the hands to secure prisoners.






28. A remedy requiring a person who has breached a contract to perform specifically what he or she has agreed to do. Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation.






29. Courts having jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18. Casesinvolve delinquent - dependent - and neglected children.






30. Placing a convicted defendant on conditional probation - the successful completion of which will prevent entry of the underlying judgment of conviction






31. A second examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify. This examination is usually focused on certain matters that were discussed by the opposing counsel's examination.






32. 1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2. The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was duly executed and acknowledged.






33. Written questions asked by one party in a lawsuit for which the opposing party must provide written answers.






34. Test to determine content of alcohol in one arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor by analyzing a breath sample.






35. Jury of inquiry. The jury which determines which charges - if any - are to be brought against a defendant.






36. 1) The disputed point in a disagreement between parties in a lawsuit. 2) To send out officially - as in to issue an order.






37. The judgment formally pronounced by the court or judge upon the defendant after his or her conviction by imposing a punishment to be inflicted either in the form of a fine - incarceration or probation.






38. To stand idly around - particularly in a public place.






39. Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the applicable law governing the case. Also called charge.






40. Pictures taken after a suspect is taken into custody (booked) - usually used as an official photograph by police officers.






41. The operation of a vehicle in an impaired state after consuming alcohol that when tested is above the state's legal alcohol limit.






42. Specific factors that define a crime which the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. The elements that must be proven are 1) that a crime has actually occurred - 2) the accused intended the crime to happen






43. Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.






44. The physical location where the defense and prosecuting parties are seated throughout the duration of the trial.






45. In bankruptcy proceedings - a debt is secured if the debtor gave the creditor a right to repossess the property or goods used as collateral.






46. The court transfer of legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person - agency - or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.






47. A procedure by which a convicted defendant challenges the conviction and/or sentence on the basis of some alleged violation or error.






48. The presence of drugs on the accused for recreational use or for the purpose to sell.






49. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.






50. To lose - or lose the right to.







Sorry!:) No result found.

Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


Let me suggest you:

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests



Major Subjects

Tests & Exams


AP
CLEP
DSST
GRE
SAT
GMAT

Browse all subjects

Browse all tests

Most popular tests