Legal Terms
What is the term for a person who brings a lawsuit against another person?
Plaintiff
Who is the person who makes decisions about legal issues in a courtroom?
Judge
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Which Supreme Court case dealt with racial segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What fictional lawyer is famous for her love of pink and knowledge of fashion?
Elle Woods
What is the person being sued/accused called?
Defendant
What is the group of people who decides the facts in a trial?
Jury
Which U.S. Court building has the words “Equal Justice Under Law” carved above its entrance?
US Supreme Court Building
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
What TV show follows lawyers working at a fictional New York law firmand features Harvey Specter?
Suits
What does pro bono mean?
Legal work done for free, usually for someone who cannot afford it
What do lawyers say when they disagree with something during a trial?
Objection
What animal appears on the logo of the U.S. Supreme Court?
Eagle
Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent when questionedby police?
Fifth amendement
In Legally Blonde, what law school does Elle Woods attend?
Harvard Law
What is a legal document filed by a judge or court explaining the reasoning behind a decision called?
Opinion
What do you call the person who testifies in court?
Witness
What famous legal document begins with the words “We the People”?
The Constitution
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
What fictional lawyer is known for using the phrase “Better Call Saul”?
Saul Goodman
What is the principle that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty?
Presumption of innocence
What is the final decision of a jury called?
Verdict
What is the #1 Law School in the US right now?
Stanford Law
What famous Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review in 1803?
Marbury v. Madison
What movie features the courtroom line, “You can’t handle the truth!”?
A Few Good Men