• What word efers to a case that has been cited earlier?
Supra
100
What was the ruling in Miranda v. Arizona 1966?
In Miranda the accused must be notified of their rights before being questioned by the police, or the confession will be inadmissible at trial.
100
What are the missing prepositions?
The lawyer was accused ______ using peremptory challenges to discriminate _________ prospective jurors based _______ their race.
• Accuse of discriminate against based on
100
What amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure
The Fourth Amendment
100
What does this abbreviation stand for?
• ADR
Alternative dispute resolution
200
What two-word phrase refers to a writ requiring that a detained person be brought before the court.
(Literally, “You have the body.”)
Habeas Corpus
200
what was the ruling in Tinker v Des Moines (1969)
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Tinker defined the concept of symbolic speech. Students have a right to symbolic speech as long as it is not disruptive
200
What are the missing words?
A court issues a(n) _________ to get people to come to court, and it issues a(n) __________to stop something.
Summons
Injunction
200
Where do you find the enumerated powers and what do they do?
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Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution
They describe the powers of Congress.
200
What organization is known by the abbreviation ACLU?
American Civil Liberties Union
300
What do the terms Mens Rea and Actus Reus mean?
Mens Rea—state of mind regarding a criminal act
Actus Reus—the commission of a criminal act
300
Name and describe a landmark case that made it easier for the police to search without a warrant.
Carroll—established the automobile exception
Carney—broadened the automobile exception to apply to mobile homes.
300
What are the missing words?
The witness took a(n) _____________ before taking the __________ ________________.
Oath
Witness stand
300
Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
The Seventh Amendment
300
What is the difference between the USC and the UCC?
What two-word phrase means representing yourself in a criminal trial?
pro se
400
How did the decision in Miller v. Alabama help juvenile offenders?
It ruled that mandatory sentences of life without the possibility of parole were unconstitutional for juvenile offenders.
400
What are the missing words?
To say yes is to ________ a motion and to say no is to __________ a motion.
Yes—grant
No—deny
400
Which part of the constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment
400
How do the EPA and the ADA protect people?
EPA—Environmental Protection Agency
ADA—Americans with Disabilities Act
500
What word means to summon prospective jurors for questioning?
venire
500
Why are Batson and Edmonson landmark rulings in terms of civil rights?
Batson ruled that race-based peremptory challenges in criminal trials were unconstitutional and Edmonson ruled that race-based peremptory challenges in civil trials were unconstitutional.
500
Name three things that a defendant can do at an arraignment.
S/he can plead guilty/innocent/nolo contendere.
500
In downtown Boston, there is a bar called the 21st Amendment. Why does it have this name?
The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment (Prohibition) and made drinking alcohol legal again.
500
Which is a legal term: BFF or BFP? What does each mean?
BFP—Bona fide Purchase is the legal term whereas BFF—Best Friends Forever.