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Military law
Contributed by: Jordan
  • 1. Military law is the body of laws and regulations that govern the armed forces. It encompasses rules related to military personnel, operations, discipline, and justice. These laws are designed to maintain order, discipline, and efficiency within the military while also protecting the rights of service members. Military law covers a wide range of issues, including military justice, ethics, and international humanitarian law. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the accountability and professionalism of the armed forces, and in upholding national security and defense policies.

    Which court-martial has the broadest jurisdiction?
A) Special court-martial.
B) General court-martial.
C) Summary court-martial.
D) Civilian court.
  • 2. In a court-martial, who serves as the fact-finder?
A) The defendant's lawyer.
B) The accused service member.
C) A military judge or jury.
D) A civilian jury.
  • 3. What is the purpose of the Manual for Courts-Martial?
A) To abolish courts-martial.
B) To provide rules for conducting courts-martial.
C) To confuse legal proceedings.
D) To encourage court-martial avoidance.
  • 4. Who appoints the members of a court-martial panel?
A) The military judge.
B) The President.
C) The convening authority.
D) The accused service member.
  • 5. What is the purpose of Article 15 of the UCMJ?
A) To grant automatic pardons.
B) To provide a non-judicial punishment process.
C) To abolish military ranks.
D) To escalate minor offenses to courts-martial.
  • 6. What is the highest military court in the United States?
A) The President's Court.
B) The Supreme Court.
C) The Court of Military Justice.
D) The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
  • 7. What is the purpose of the Geneva Conventions in relation to military law?
A) To subvert military justice.
B) To establish rules for the treatment of prisoners of war and civilians in times of war.
C) To ignore international law.
D) To authorize unlimited warfare.
  • 8. What is meant by the concept of command responsibility in military law?
A) That military commanders are never held accountable for the actions of their subordinates.
B) The idea that superiors may be held responsible for the actions of their subordinates.
C) That individuals can only be liable for their own actions.
D) That every service member is personally responsible for all actions.
  • 9. Which document provides guidelines for the treatment of prisoners of war?
A) The Nuremberg Code
B) The Geneva Conventions
C) The Hague Conventions
D) The United Nations Charter
  • 10. Which branch of government is responsible for making military law in the United States?
A) Congress
B) The President
C) The Supreme Court
D) The Department of Defense
  • 11. Under military law, what is the term for a formal written accusation against a service member?
A) Charge
B) Indictment
C) Summons
D) Citation
  • 12. Which body is responsible for conducting investigations in the U.S. military following allegations of misconduct?
A) The President.
B) The Secretary of Defense.
C) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
D) The Inspector General.
  • 13. When can a military service member refuse to obey an order?
A) If the order comes from a superior officer.
B) If the order is inconvenient.
C) If the order is unlawful.
D) Whenever they disagree with the order.
  • 14. What is the maximum punishment a summary court-martial can impose?
A) No punishment.
B) Execution.
C) One month of confinement.
D) A dishonorable discharge.
  • 15. In a court-martial, who is responsible for presenting evidence against the accused?
A) Convening authority
B) Military judge
C) Defense attorney
D) Prosecutor
  • 16. What is the term for aiding the enemy during wartime?
A) Sabotage
B) Insurrection
C) Subversion
D) Treason
  • 17. What is the term for a formal written document ordering a person to appear in court?
A) Warrant
B) Summons
C) Indictment
D) Subpoena
  • 18. What crime is committed by giving military secrets to a foreign power?
A) Sedition
B) Espionage
C) Piracy
D) Mutiny
  • 19. Which document guarantees the right to a speedy trial to military personnel?
A) The Geneva Conventions
B) The Military Code of Conduct
C) The Sixth Amendment
D) The Declaration of Geneva
  • 20. What is the term for a temporary suspension of military duties for punishment or retraining?
A) Restriction
B) Extra duty
C) Confine
D) Detachment
  • 21. What is the primary purpose of military justice?
A) To disregard military standards.
B) To maintain discipline, order, and efficiency within the military.
C) To favor certain individuals in the military.
D) To promote chaos and anarchy.
  • 22. What is the term for failing to report for duty without permission?
A) DEROS (Date Estimated Return of Overseas Service)
B) POW (Prisoner of War)
C) AWOL (Absent Without Leave)
D) PCS (Permanent Change of Station)
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