Law and Disorder
A rule created by the government that regulates public conduct is called what?
Law
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
Why is it important that laws are clear and easily understandable / enforceable?
This leads to fairness and equality under the law! It helps build trust / faith in the legal system and people know what to expect / how to behave.
If you are held responsible in a Civil case, you are found __________.
Liable
What branch of government is known for enforcing laws?
Executive Branch
What is another term for a local law?
Ordinance
A change to the Constitution is called
An amendment
According to the Rule of Law, who is considered to be above the law?
No one!
A more serious, often violent crime with a penalty of over a year is jail is called what?
Felony
What is the Supreme Court's ability to interpret the Constitution called?
Judicial Review
DAILY DOUBLE! You can earn double points if you get this question correct!
What is the difference between a policy and a federal law? (Be Specific)
Policy: only applies to an organization / group
Federal: applies to the whole country
This clause says that federal law / the U.S. Constitution always gets precedent
Supremacy Clause
What is Legislative Intent?
The reason why the government passed a law
What are typically the punishments for Civil and Criminal cases?
Civil = fine / community service
Criminal = jail time / death penalty
What is the name of the 1803 court case that resulted in the Supreme Court gaining the power to interpret the Constitution?
Marbury v. Madison
Lex Talionis is the principle that the punishment should fit the crime. What does Lex Talionis directly translate to?
Law of Retaliation
What is one of the goals of the U.S. Constitution?
1. Form a more perfect union
2. Establish justice
3. Ensure domestic tranquility
4. Provide for the common defense
5. Promote general welfare
6. Secure the blessings of liberty
What year did Mr. Ward graduate high school?
2016
Who are the parties that bring Civil and Criminal Cases to court and what are the terms for both of those parties? (You need both to get the points)
Criminal = Prosecutor -> Govt.
Civil = Plaintiff -> Individual person or company
What is the name for the system that prevents the abuse of power in the govt. by allowing each branch of govt. to approve the actions of the others?
Checks and Balances
What are the 6 Factors of Rule of Law? (To get the points, you MUST name all 6 factors. If no team can name all 6 factors, the team who correctly identifies the most factors, gets the points).
No Corruption
Govt. is Transparent / Open
Rights are Protected
Govt. Power is Limited
Faith / Fairness in Justice System
There is Peace
How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution?
27!
Mr. Ward's birthday is coming up this month, when is his birthday?
Nov. 13th
What is the Burden of Proof in a Civil Case? What is the Burden of Proof in a Criminal Case? (You need BOTH to get the points!)
Criminal = Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Civil = Preponderance of the Evidence
Name all 3 branches of Govt. and name at least one person or group that is a part of that branch (You have to get everything correct for the points)
Legislative = Congress -> House / Senate
Judicial = Supreme Court
Executive = President / VP / Cabinet