Federal Court System
The Supreme Court can strike down an unconstitutional law: true, or false?
True
The official name for a ruling made by a judge or jury at the end of a trial.
What is the verdict?
This type of case involves legal disagreements between civilians, business or other entities; these cases can include family issues such as divorce and custody.
What is a civil case?
In the courtroom, I ensure that attorneys follow the courtroom rules; I may also explain to the jury what the law says so that they may make a decision.
Who is the judge?
When you "plead the fifth," you are exercising your right to do this.
What is remain silent?
The name for something (a law or action) that goes against the constitution.
Unconstitutional
_______ is presented to the judge or jury to assist them in making a ruling; it can include photographs, witness statements, videos, etc..
What is evidence?
This type of case involves acts that are punishable by probation, fines, imprisonment, or even death. The government brings charges against the defendant.
What is a criminal case?
When I am in the courtroom, I transcribe what everyone says word for word.
Who is the court reporter?
A requirement that legal matters be solved according to specific established rules and principles, and that individuals be treated fairly throughout the process.
What is due process?
The number of Justices on the Supreme Court.
What is nine?
A type of trial in which 12 civilians listen to a court case, review evidence, and help to issue a verdict.
What is a Jury Trial?
I am the person who has been accused in court of having done something wrong.
Who is the defendant?
Before a trial, I give the prosecutor as much information as possible to help prove that my rights were violated.
Who is the victim?
These are read to a suspected criminal prior to, or in the process of, being taken into police custody. They begin "You have the right to remain silent..."
What are Miranda Rights, or a Miranda Warning?
The official term used for a group of judges.
What is a panel?
I answer questions and provide testimony in a case if called upon by the lawyers during a trial.
What is a witness?
In a criminal case, this is the term used for the actions a defendant is accused of committing.
What are charges?
I am a civilian who is summoned to a court to hear a trial, and to deliberate with my peers in order to issue a verdict.
What is a juror?
Law enforcement must have one of these before they are able to search a specified place for evidence; once they have one they may conduct a search, even without the occupant’s consent (approval).
What is a warrant, or search warrant?
The Supreme Courts power to decide what is constitutional.
What is judicial review?
The term for statements made by witnesses in a courtroom; to make these statements, a witness must be under oath.
What is testimony?
If you believe that the judge or court made a mistake in hearing your case, or in procedure, you may file one of these in order to have the case reviewed.
What is an appeal?
I am the lawyer who brings criminal charges against the defendant on behalf of the state.
What is a state attorney, or prosecutor.
The right which protects the accused from forced self-incrimination, or from providing information in court which may harm their case.
What is the 5th amendment?