An offense committed against the public good or society
Crime
A less serious crime
Misdemeanor
This limits the power of the Federal Government
Constitution
This must describe the specific conduct that the law forbids.
Criminal Act
they can be somewhat restricted to ensure a safe
learning environment for all students.
Free Speech
Person who is accused of a crime
Defendant
A minor offense that is usually punishable with a fine and with jail time
Infraction
What is our origin of law based on?
Britain, England, etc
This plays no part in whether a defendant is proven guilty or committed a crime.
Motive
does apply to school
newspapers too, with some limitations.
Freedom of the Press
The party that accuses a person of a crime
Plaintiff
Treating other people fairly and equally
Justice
The system of rules of conduct
Law
Mr. Walker is sometimes called this. Or, people cannot be held responsible for their actions if they do not know what they are doing.
Insane
the government cannot establish an official religion
Freedom of religion
The government official who brings the case against the defendant
Prosecutor
Spells out the principles by which a government operates
Constitution
The five main sopurces of law
Constitution
Common
Statutory
Court decisions
Administrative
I was talked into committing a crime by a police officer
Entrapment
You can join groups for political, religious or social reasons
Freedom of Assembly
A major crime
Felony
The first sentence of the Constitution.
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union,establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Doble Points:
The ratifying of the Constitution.
Hint(year)
1788 - 1789
If I did not do something I may have been hurt or even killed.
Self Defense
You can ask the government for changes by collecting signatures
Freedom to petition