Court System Basics
Which court hears a case first?
Trial Court
What term means everyone must follow the law?
Rule Of Law
Which case ended segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Police question someone without reading rights. Which case applies?
Miranda v. Arizona
Which court reviews decisions from lower courts?
Appellate Court
What term describes a person accused of committing a crime?
Defendant
What case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v Madison
Which amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
A student is denied a lawyer in court. Which case applies?
Gideon v. Wainwright
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
What legal term describes the person who brings a case to court?
Plaintiff
Which case gave accused individuals the right to an attorney?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Which case protects students' free speech in school?
Tinker v. Des Moines
A court strikes down an unconstitutional law. What power is used?
Judicial Review
Why do appellate courts usually NOT hear new witnesses?
They review legal errors, not facts
What power allows courts to decide if laws are constitutional?
Judicial Review
This case stated that enslaved people were not Citizens of the United States.
Dred Scott v Sandford
What right ensures fair legal treatment?
Due Process
A person is arrested but is never informed of their right to remain silent or to have an attorney. Which constitutional protection has been violated?
Miranda Rights / Fifth Amendment
How many Supreme Court Justices does the United States have?
Nine
What principle requires courts to follow previous decisions?
Precedent
This case established that Juveniles get the same due process and legal rights as adults.
In Re Gault
Which amendment protects individuals from being forced to testify against themselves?
Fifth Amendment
A state law is challenged in court because it conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. Which court has the final authority to decide the case?
Supreme Court