Court Quizzes & Trivia

Courtroom dramas and legal thrillers are popular entertainment these days. Most of us know something about a courtroom, but do we know as much as we think we do? We hear the words lawyer, attorney, barrister, and solicitor frequently, but is there any real differences in meaning?

Why do some cases get heard by a jury, while others are decided by a judge? What does an appellate court do? There are several different courts in most jurisdictions - juvenile, family, small claims, magistrate, criminal, and others. What kind of cases go to each? Are there cases that could go to more than one of them, and if so, how are these situations decided? It doesn’t take a professional lawyer to know all about court procedures! Take some of our quizzes and prove that you have what it takes!

Courts in American can be divided into three levels, which include the district courts, the circuit courts, and then finally the Supreme Court. There is a way in which cases are can be decided by one and overturned by the other....

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 216 | Last updated: Jul 15, 2019

Sample Question
The powers of the national executive branch are defined in the

U S constitution

Constitution of VA

The bill of rights

Court Cases Quiz

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 52 | Last updated: Jun 17, 2016

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Hongsathavij v. Queen of the Angels Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital - 1998

Doctrine of Ostensible Agency MCO found liable for provider's action due to negligent credentialing and due to the appearance of control. MCO had a duty to select and monitor providers.

Ended Charitable Immunity Patient lost leg and claimed hospital was liable for negligent treatment by physician (nurses failed to monitor; physician failed to consult) Courts determined hospitals are responsible for monitoring, supervising and controlling care where necessary to protect the patient.

Governing Body is Ultimate Authority Physician taken off back-up panel for failing to accept patient; Board overturned hearing committee recommendation to reinstate call panel membership due to lack of substantial evidence

Doctrine of Corporate Negligence Medical records had information on many lawsuits against Podiatrist. Hospitals are liable to patients and have a duty to use all information available in the peer review process.

How Much Do You Know About Warren Court? Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about warren court? The Warren Court is best remembered for expanding civil rights, civil liberties, judicial power, and the federal power in ways the courts before them never did, and others followed after...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 48 | Last updated: Sep 6, 2019

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Miranda v._______ established the Miranda Rights.

Illinois

California

Arizona

New York

Which Alternate Diamond Authority Court Do You Fit In?

Here's a personality quiz about which court you'd fit in as a gem.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 98 | Last updated: Jan 16, 2017

Sample Question
What kind of fighter are you?

I like to run in guns blazing!

I prefer to take a more stealthy approach, or maybe even a formal duel.

I tend to plan carefully, calculating every move. I like out-thinking the enemy.

Judicial Branch Quiz

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 2172 | Last updated: Jan 22, 2013

Sample Question
What article gives the basic framework of the judicial branch?

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Court Questions & Answers

What is the difference between Hearing and Trial?

In the legal system, a trial and a hearing are different even though they have similar features hearing is a procedure before the court or any decision-making body or higher authority. Hearing is conducted in an oral way to see if the issues can be r

What is the difference between State and Federal Courts?

There are two courts in the United States, which consists of the federal court and state court. The federal government oversees the federal court, and the state government runs the state court. The state court of law is termed as a court of general j

How to build a bocce ball court?

Bocce ball is a classic Italian lawn game that is usually played on a flat surface covered with short grass and is enclosed within a wooden border. In bocce, you will toss various sized balls around the court and determining points based on the ball

How does congress influences the ideology of the Supreme Court ?

Approving or rejecting the president s nomination of Supreme Court justices