THIS case established the 6th amendment right to a lawyer in all criminal trials.
What is GIDEON V WAINWRIGHT?
100
Any case in which an individual faces jail or prison time would be considered THIS type of law.
What is CRIMINAL?
100
According to THIS amendment, all people accused of a crime have the right to an attorney.
What is the SIXTH?
100
The individual filing a civil suit is called THIS.
What is PLAINTIFF?
100
The idea that everyone has natural rights, including life, liberty, and property, is attributed to THIS social contract philosopher.
Who is JOHN LOCKE?
200
In THIS case the Supreme Court ruled that students in school retain their right to free expression as long as it does not disrupt school activities.
What is TINKER V. DES MOINES?
200
Cases involving THIS type of law are the most likely to be heard by the Supreme Court.
What is CONSTITUTIONAL LAW?
200
To reach a verdict, THIS many jurors must agree.
What is all/12/unanimous?
200
The first step in a civil suit is to file THIS.
What is a COMPLAINT?
200
That the President appoints Supreme Court justices but the Senate confirms them is an example of THIS constitutional principle.
What is CHECKS AND BALANCES?
300
Any court ruling that guides future court decisions by clarifying the law is called THIS.
What is a PRECEDENT?
300
Susan sues Sharon for stealing her boyfriend, an example of THIS type of law.
What is civil?
300
At THIS court appearance, the accused must plead either guilty or not guilty.
What is ARRAIGNMENT?
300
Most civil suits never reach trial because the parties reach one of THESE.
What is a SETTLEMENT?
300
THIS is the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional, established in its 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison.
What is JUDICIAL REVIEW?
400
Brown v. Board overturned THIS precedent, which was established in the courts 1896 ruling in Plessy v. Fergusson.
What is SEPARATE BUT EQUAL.
400
Ernesto Miranda committed rape, but his case was thrown out because the government violated THIS type of law.
What is CONSTITUTIONAL.
400
THIS attorney for the government is responsible for proving the government's case.
What is a PROSECUTOR?
400
Monies requested or won in a civil suit are referred to as THIS.
What are DAMAGES?
400
THIS refers to the authority of a particular court to hear a particular case.
What is JURISDICTION?
500
In Mapp v. Ohio, the court ruled that evidence gathered illegally cannot be used in court, setting the precedent for an exclusionary rule based on THIS amendment.
What is the FOURTH?
500
In THIS type of law, the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is CRIMINAL?
500
Many states have enacted THESE laws that require judges to hand down harsh sentences to repeat offenders.
What are THREE STRIKES LAWS?
500
THIS is the legal standard used in civil cases.
What is A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE?
500
An individual losing their case at THIS level of the Federal Court system can ask for a rehearing by the Circuit Court of Appeals.