Bill of Rights
This amendment protects the freedoms of religion, speech, and the press.
What is the 1st Amendment?
True or false: In civil cases, the government is the plaintiff.
False
The "I" in the IRAC legal writing acronym stands for this.
What is issue?
This word means marked by or showing reverence for a deity and devotion to divine worship.
What is piously?
This word means something foolish or stupid.
This amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
In civil cases, the person who brings the lawsuit is called this.
What is the plaintiff?
The "R" in the IRAC legal writing acronym stands for this.
What is rule?
This word means showing kindness and gentleness.
What is benign?
This word means shameless boldness.
What is effrontery?
This amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
This amendment provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.
What is the 7th Amendment?
The "C" in the IRAC legal writing acronym stands for this.
What is conclusion?
This word means excessive or unseemly frivolity.
What is levity?
This word means having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand.
What is pertinent?
This amendment protects the rights of life, liberty, and property.
What is the 5th Amendment?
What is sued?
The "A" in the IRAC legal writing acronym stands for this.
What is application?
This word means insolent or rude in speech or behavior.
What is petulant?
This word means lacking vitality.
What is wanly?
This amendment guarantees the rights of accused persons in criminal cases, particularly for a speedy trial, impartial jury, and legal representation.
What is the 6th Amendment?
Unlike in criminal cases, where defendants are faced with incarceration, defendants in civil cases may face one of these two punishments.
What is financial penalties or specific performance?
In court opinions, the final decision the court makes is called this.
What is the holding?
This word means sprightly in manner or appearance.
What is jauntily?
This word means lacking in interest or enthusiasm.