Public Opinion
What can affect and influence legislature?
Public opinion
Which amendment did the Terry v. Ohio case affect/utilize?
4th Amendment
Objection to a yes or no question
Leading
What court has the most power?
Supreme Court
Who is the referee of the Courtroom?
The Judge
What branch makes laws on the Court System?
Legislative
What amendment gives you the right to a Jury?
6th Amendment
Witness won't shut up
Narration
Who published "Commentaries of the laws of England"
Sir William Blackstone
Who swears in the Jury?
Bailiff
Why are Jury members sequestered during a case?
To prevent influence from the media
8th Amendment
Angering a witness
Badgering
What is our law system based on?
English common law
Who gives the first closing statement?
Prosecution
How can public opinion be measured?
Polls and surveys and/or elections
What does the 4th Amendment do?
Protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
What does the Judge say to allow the witness to keep speaking?
Overruled
Judges who travel from place to place to hold trials within many different locations
Circuit Riders
How many members are on a Jury?
6-12
How does public opinion affect a judge?
Whether they get (re)elected or not
What are the protections provided by the 1st amendment?
More than one question is asked
Compound question
What did Article Three of the U.S. Constitution establish?
A Federal Court System
Who is the person whom the crime is committed against?
The Victim