Vocabulary
Random
Kinds of Crime
Organized Crime
Serial Killers
Criminal Court Procedure
Criminology
Constitution
100
Lying under oath is called?
Perjury
100
The old French word that means "jury selection"?
voir dire
100
Setting fire to another's property is called?
Arson
100
Who was the creator of "The Commission"?
Charles "Lucky" Luciano
100
This person attacks African-American gay males in the 80's?
Jeffrey Dahmer
100
A formal charge / accusation sent from the grand jury is called?
Indictment
100
Who is known as the "Teflon Don" and controlled the Gambino crime family in the 1980's?
John Gotti
100
What is the list of the first 10 amendments called? Protection from who?
Bill of Rights - Citizens protection from the government.
200
Lawyer for the government trying to prove guilt is called?
Prosecutor
200
Which amendment guarantees you the right to an attorney and a speedy public trial?
6th amendment.
200
Writing / signing a name or changing a document in order to cheat someone out of property is called?
Forgery
200
Who had the nickname "Scarface" and what city did he control?
Al Capone - Chicago
200
The killer who inspired the movies "Psycho" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is ? 
Ed Gein
200
If a jury cant agree on a verdict, or something major goes wrong in a case?
Mistrial
200
Who controlled the Winter Hill gang in Boston and was on the FBI's Most wanted list for over 15 years?
James "Whitey" Bulger
200
What amendment protects citizens with the right to bear arms to protect themselves from the government?
2nd amendment
300
A court order requiring a person to appear in court and testify is called a ?
Subpoena
300
What is the role of Chief Justice in the Supreme Court?
Decides what cases to hear, speaks on behalf of the court at private conferences, and supervise 500 staff members that work around the court.
300
Mistreatment of someone in either sexual, physical or emotional manner is called
Abuse
300
Harlem in the 1950-60's was run by which notorious gangster?
Bonus: +100 (Who was his driver and eventual successor)
Bumpy Johnson
(Bonus - Frank Lucas)
300
Who was a cult leader, musician in California that committed at least seven murders?
Charles Manson
300
What is it called when a suspect is fingerprinted and photographed?
Booking
300
What happened in the film "My Cousin Vinny"? Brief summary
2 young men from NY are falsely accused of murder. Family attorney sent to Alabama to defend them. Vinny does not have trial experience but has amazing arguing skills. Learns on the fly, after making several mistakes and charges are eventually dismissed after proving it was someone else.
300
What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st Amendment?
Speech - Press - Assemble (Protest) - Petition and Religion
400
2 Parts: Being tried for the same crime twice is called?
Which amendment protects you from this?
Double Jeopardy - 5th amendment
400
Before a jury can find a defendant guilty, the prosecution must present the case so there is no ____________ the defendant is guilty.
Reasonable doubt
400
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd degree murder?
1st degree - Willful, deliberate, malicious and premeditated murder. (Planned)
2nd degree - Killing with malice but without premeditation or planning.
400
Who were the leaders of the Medellin cartel and the Sinaloa cartel?
Pablo Escobar and Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman
400
Who commits a string of robberies, sexual assaults and murders in California during the 1980's?
Richard Ramirez
400
When suspect is arrested, the police inform him/her of their Miranda rights? What do they say?
Right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford one, the court will appoint one.
400
What is the difference between morally wrong and legally wrong?
Morally wrong - going against society norms, but might not break the law.
Legally wrong - Breaks clear laws, and can be proven in a court of law.
400
What power does the President have over Congress?
AND
What power does Congress have over the President?
President can veto laws by Congress.
Congress can impeach and override a President veto with a majority vote.
500
List and explain the 3 branches of government.
Why is this critical in America?
Executive - President - Enforces laws
Legislative - Congress - Makes the laws
Judicial - Courts - Interprets the laws
Checks & Balances - not one person has all the power.
500
How many judges are on the current Supreme Court?
Name 3 of them.
9 Supreme Court Justices
Front row, left to right — Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Elena Kagan.
Back row — Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
500
Name 2 misdemeanor crimes and explain what they are.
Jaywalking - Trespassing - Stolen property under $100 - vandalism
500
What are 3 skills you need to be a mob boss?
Must explain why they need this skill.
Nice job ! 
500
This man kidnapped, raped and murdered over 30 women during the 1970's? He committed these crimes in 7 states.
Ted Bundy
500
1. If the judge agrees with an objection by a lawyer, how does the judge respond?
2. If judge disagrees with an objection by a lawyer, how does he respond?
1. Sustained
2. Overruled
500
Explain the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson?
In 1890's, the Supreme Court has decided that separate but equal was ok. Setting up laws that upholds segregation throughout the country. (White and black sections on buses, bathrooms, schools, etc).
500
What amendment is protected by the right to remain silent, and a lawyer will appointed to you?
What famous court case is this called?
6th amendment and Miranda rights.