Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Influences/Phrases
Court Cases
Miscellaneous
100

Guilty

The person is responsible for a specific wrongdoing.

100

Verdict

a decision on a disputed issue, criminal or civil case.

100

The first known set of written laws...

Code of Hammurabi

100

Tinker vs. Des Moines School District. This case was about...

A brother and sister who wore armbands to school to symbolize opposition to the Vietnam War. The court ruled in the students favor, protecting their first amendment.

100

What is the strongest muscle in the body?

Tongue

200

Jury

A body of citizens who are selected to give a verdict on a case based on evidence shown in court.

200

Who is the Plaintiff and who is the Defendant?

Plaintiff gives the complaint, the defendant is being charged with the complaint or law.

200

Habeas Corpus

A writ requiring that a person who is arrested unlawfully will be seen by a judge to ensure their release.

200

In Gideon's case, he could not afford a lawyer. He had to be his own lawyer and lost. He then appealed the case and said that one of his amendments were violated...Which amendment? 

6th Amendment

 Right to FAIR and speedy trial.

200

Where is Babylon located?

Iraq. 

300

Court of Appeals

The court where cases are reevaluated.

300

Justice

A judge in a Supreme Court.

300

A principle in our society today that must include transparency and due process for ALL individuals...

Rule of Law

300

What are the five sources of law?

Civil, Criminal, Military, Juvenile, Constitutional.

300

What color is a hippo's milk?

Pink

400

Ordinance

Is a law set for the local government, county or city.

400

Statutory Law

A law that is written by federal or state legislatures.

400

Writ of Certiorari

A higher court process to seek judicial review of a decision from a lower court.
400

My grandma and grandpa have decided to divorce. They will need to go to this type of court...

Circuit Court

400

What was the first food astronauts ate in space?

(It is a kid food.)

Apple Sauce

500

Case Law

A law that relies on former cases and uses former cases precedent to determine future cases.

500

Original Jurisdiction

the power for the court to hear the case for the first time.

500

Writ of Mandamus

When an individual files this writ, a higher court will demand the lower court to perform their duty.

500

I am suing a gated community for $2,000 in damages to my car. I will go to this type of court...

County Court

500

Goats pupils in their eyes are not circles...they are ____________.

Rectangles.

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