Legal Terminology

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What is the term for a written statement made under oath?

  1. Affidavit

  2. Testimony

  3. Deposition

  4. Pleading


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An affidavit is a written statement made under oath, typically used in legal proceedings.

What is the process of examining a witness under oath in court?

  1. Cross-examination

  2. Direct examination

  3. Voir dire

  4. Impeachment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cross-examination is the process of examining a witness under oath in court, typically by the opposing party.

What is the legal term for a formal accusation of a crime?

  1. Indictment

  2. Complaint

  3. Information

  4. Charge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An indictment is a formal accusation of a crime, typically issued by a grand jury.

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is guilty of a crime?

  1. Trial

  2. Hearing

  3. Arraignment

  4. Plea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A trial is a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is guilty of a crime.

What is the term for the final decision of a court in a case?

  1. Judgment

  2. Verdict

  3. Decree

  4. Order


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A judgment is the final decision of a court in a case.

What is the term for a legal document that transfers ownership of property?

  1. Deed

  2. Contract

  3. Lease

  4. Mortgage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of property.

What is the term for a legal agreement between two or more parties?

  1. Contract

  2. Covenant

  3. Indenture

  4. Pact


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A contract is a legal agreement between two or more parties.

What is the term for a legal document that creates a trust?

  1. Trust Deed

  2. Will

  3. Codicil

  4. Testament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A trust deed is a legal document that creates a trust.

What is the term for a legal document that appoints an executor or administrator of an estate?

  1. Will

  2. Codicil

  3. Testament

  4. Probate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A will is a legal document that appoints an executor or administrator of an estate.

What is the term for the process of distributing the assets of an estate to the beneficiaries?

  1. Probate

  2. Administration

  3. Distribution

  4. Settlement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Probate is the process of distributing the assets of an estate to the beneficiaries.

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is mentally competent?

  1. Conservatorship

  2. Guardianship

  3. Incompetency Proceeding

  4. Mental Health Evaluation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An incompetency proceeding is a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is mentally competent.

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a marriage should be dissolved?

  1. Divorce

  2. Annulment

  3. Separation

  4. Dissolution of Marriage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A divorce is a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a marriage should be dissolved.

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a child should be adopted?

  1. Adoption

  2. Guardianship

  3. Custody

  4. Paternity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adoption is a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a child should be adopted.

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is entitled to compensation for injuries or damages?

  1. Tort

  2. Negligence

  3. Personal Injury

  4. Civil Lawsuit


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A civil lawsuit is a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is entitled to compensation for injuries or damages.

What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is guilty of a crime?

  1. Criminal Lawsuit

  2. Criminal Prosecution

  3. Criminal Trial

  4. Felony Case


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A criminal trial is a legal proceeding in which a court decides whether a person is guilty of a crime.

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