Row 1
The legal principle that says courts often challenge precedent in their decisions is known as what?
stare decisis
What is the court system in which opposing sides argue their case and present witnesses
Adversarial
What is the most democratic aspect of a criminal trial?
The jury
Who sleeps the most in this class
Edgar
If the trial court judge instructs the jury incorrectly, then the defendant may appeal the verdict based on what principle?
Error of law
Who is the the party in a civil case that accuses another party of causing damage?
Plaintiff
The main difference between adversarial and inquisitorial systems is in theq?
Role of the Court
How is the judiciary branch checked by other branches?
The president appoints federal judges with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Which court has the power to overrule the decision of a federal appeals court?
State Appeals Court
What is the name of the citizens that render a verdict in a case based on evidence?
Jury
By accepting a plea bargain the accused must usually do what?
admit to a lesser crime.
Hoe does the judicial branch check other branches of the government?
by determining the constitutionality of laws created by the executive legislative branches.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Texas v. Johnson has served as __________ for later free speech cases.
Precedent
What is the nae of the attorney that is appointed by court to uphold the Sixth Amendment?
Public Defender
What guarantees do the 6th amendment offer the accused during a trial.
counsel, jury, and witnesses.
To preserve the democratic principles of checks and balances, courts can only decide questions of law if?
questions are brought to them in the form of cases.
What 2 thing may be presented in an appeals case?
new witness and new evidence
What type of court hears cases such as burglary, murder, and assault
Criminal Trial Court
In order from first to last, what are the steps in a trial process?
opening statements
examinations
closing statements
jury instructions
verdict
Which individual set a precedent for codifying complex bodies of law?
Blackstone