What is the highest court in the United States?
AnswerThe Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has the final say on federal law questions.
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7 fact-checked facts about legal history, courts and civic knowledge, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is the small hammer a judge uses called?
AnswerGavel
Judges use a gavel to call for order or mark a decision.
Going deeper
The Code of Hammurabi came from which ancient civilization?
AnswerBabylon
Hammurabi ruled Babylon and issued his law code around 1750 BC.
What is the U.S. Bill of Rights?
AnswerThe first ten amendments to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791.
Which case established judicial review in the U.S.?
AnswerMarbury v. Madison
The 1803 decision confirmed courts can strike down unconstitutional laws.
Expert level
In what year was the Napoleonic Code enacted?
Answer1804
The French Civil Code took effect in 1804 and influenced many legal systems.
What does "stare decisis" mean?
AnswerTo stand by things decided
It is the principle of following precedent.
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