Court
a Judge's Hammer
What is a Gavel?
A violent public disturbance of the peace, by a number of persons.
What is a Riot?
A public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.
Who is a Judge?
Place where imported taxes was collected.
What is a Custom House?
A group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law.
What is a Jury?
This event occurred on March 5th, 1770; When British Soldiers in Boston opened fire on a group of American Colonists, killing five men.
What is the Boston Massacre?
An officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court.
Who is the clerk of courts?
A government body that brings charges against a person accused of breaking the law.
What is Prosecution?
Presents evidence on behalf of the defendant.
What is a Defense Attorney?
A group of Colonists who formed a secret society to oppose British policies at the time of the American Revolution.
Who are the Sons of Liberty?