Judge

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/judge

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core mandate?To interpret and apply laws impartially in legal proceedings
2. What is the jurisdictional scope?Varies widely, from local courts to supreme courts, handling diverse legal matters
3. What is a judge's job in a courtroom?A judge listens to both sides, looks at the evidence, and decides who is right according to the law.
4. Why do judges have to be fair and not let anyone influence them?Fairness helps people trust the legal system and makes sure everyone gets the same treatment, no matter who they are.

Adversarial System: A legal process where two opposing sides present their cases before a neutral judge or jury.
Judicial Precedent: A legal principle established by a court decision that guides future rulings on similar issues.
Rule of Law: The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.