By keely aouga
The steps towards becoming a lawyer require intense study, dedication and hard work.
After obtaining your bachelor's degree, there are a number of exams from the LSAT to the bar exam that you have to pass to be qualified to be a lawyer in the U.S.
Here is a list of trivia questions and answers to test your knowledge of the law.
Q: What are the three branches of U.S. government?
A: The three branches of the government are executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch includes the President, Vice President, the Cabinet and various agencies and departments.
Q: What is the name for the warning that informs a suspect of their rights before an arrest?
A: The Miranda Law from the Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona requires authorities to let a person know that they have the right to remain silent and to an attorney.
Q: When you graduate Law School in the U.S., you earn a J.D. degree. What does J.D. stand for?
A: J.D. stands for juris doctor. In the U.S. it requires three years of full time study in a graduate law program in order to practice law.
Q: What 1803 Supreme Court case established the precedent of judicial review?
Judicial review is a process when a government's executive or legislative actions are subject to review by the courts to determine if they are constitutional.