Amendments
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
1st
What is it when we do not having enough resources to produce all of the things we would like to have
scarcity
who is the governor of NJ?
Phil Murphy
what do you call the party bringing the lawsuit; usually seeking money for damages?
Plaintiff
a crime, typically one involving violence is a felony or misdemeanor?
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
what is a reward offered to try to persuade people to take certain economic actions.
incentive
After what war did suburbs become popular?
WW2
what is the party being sued
Defendant
what spells out the punishment that goes with each crime?
penal codes
Which amendment is the right to bear arms? What does this mean
2nd, have a gun
what type of economic system does the US have?
capitalistic
what is the dominant unit of local government in most states?
county
Name 3 types of cases that would be deemed civil law
Property disputes
Breach of contract
Family matters
Negligence or personal injury
Suits in Equity
what is the first step in a criminal case?
arrest
what amendment discusses the quartering of soldiers?
third
What is the alternative you face if you decide to do one thing rather than another.
trade-off
After WW1, the _________________________ brought many African Americans to cities for jobs
The Great Migration
what is a system of rules by which disputes are resolved on the grounds of fairness. When deciding equity cases, the judge can issue an injunction.
equity
what are the answers they give under oath– will be the “truth” the whole truth and nothing but the truth
testimony
What year was the 4th amendment ratified?
1791
economic model that compares the marginal costs and marginal benefits of a decision
Cost-benefit Analysis
In 1790, ____% of Americans lived in cities
5%
what is the document telling them of the suit against them and ordering them to appear in court on a given date and time
summons
what is it called when the jury cannot agree on a verdict. Prosecution would then need to drop the charges or ask for a retrial
hung jury