Legal Concepts and Doctrines

Question 1

Precedent

Answer 1

A legal decision or ruling that serves as an example or authority for future cases

Question 2

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Answer 2

The doctrine that suggests that the facts of a case speak for themselves, and negligence can be inferred from the nature of the accident

Question 3

Strict Liability

Answer 3

Liability without fault, applied in cases involving inherently dangerous activities

Question 4

Vicarious Liability

Answer 4

A situation in which one party is held liable for the actions of another, such as an employer being liable for the actions of an employee

Question 5

Probable Cause

Answer 5

Reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been or will be committed

Question 6

Equal Protection

Answer 6

The constitutional principle that all people must be treated equally under the law

Question 7

Due Process

Answer 7

The fair treatment of individuals under the law, ensuring that they are given notice and an opportunity to be heard

Question 8

Double Jeopardy

Answer 8

The constitutional protection against being tried twice for the same offense (Fifth Amendment)