Question 1

What is the term for a law that applies to specific people or situations?

Accepted Answer

Specific law

Question 2

What is the term for a law that is in effect until it is repealed or amended?

Accepted Answer

Statute

Question 3

What is the term for a court's decision that does not set a legal precedent?

Accepted Answer

Obiter dictum

Question 4

What is the term for a person's right to make choices and decisions about their own life?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Question 5

What is the term for a court's decision that sets a legal precedent?

Accepted Answer

Case law

Question 6

What is the term for a law that applies to all people in a jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Universal law

Question 7

What is the process by which a law is declared to be in violation of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Judicial review

Question 8

What is the term for a law that is declared to be void or inoperative?

Accepted Answer

Declared unconstitutional

Question 9

What is the primary function of a prosecutor in a court of law?

Accepted Answer

To prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt

Social science: Trivia questions with answers