Vocab
What is a hung jury?
When the jury can not agree on a verdic.
Who the attorney general?
William Barr
What is the 23th Amendment?
gives residents of Washington DC the right to vote for representatives in the Electoral College.
What is the Judiciary Act of 1789?
The first bill ever introduced in the senate
What is a criminal case?
A court proceeding in which a person who is charged with having committed or omitted an act against the country or state
Who is the Plaintiff?
Person filing the lawsuit
What is the 14th Amendment?
granted citizenship and equal civil and legal rights to African Americans and slaves who had been emancipated after the American Civil War
When was Roe vs Wade?
1973
What is a civil case
A lawsuit brought to redress a private wrong such as breach of contract, encroachment, or negligence; or to enforce civil remedies.
Who is the defendant?
The person made in the suit
One of the ten amendments to the United States Constitution that make up the Bill of Rights. This Amendment imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes.
The 5th Amendment
What was Dred Scott v. Sandford over
The Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court.
What is an acquittal?
A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.
Who is the designated survivor?
The Designated survivor.
Part of the Bill of Rights. This amendment codifies the right to a jury trial for civil suits involving $20 or more
The 7th Amendment
What was Planned Parenthood v Casey?
Supreme Court case regarding abortion.
What is indictment?
When the The grand jury believes there is sufficient evidence to warrant trial, it will issue a formal accusation against the accused.
Who are all eight associate justices?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
Clarence Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Stephen G. Breyer
Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
Neil M. Gorsuch
Brett M. Kavanaugh
What is the 11th Amendment?
Restricts the ability of individuals to bring suit against states in federal court.
Who was the President?
Rutherford B. Hayes