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200
Marbury v. Madison established this principle.
What is judicial review?
200
This element refers to the intent or mental state required to commit the crime.
What is mens rea?
200
This was the name of the Maryland Court of Appeals before it was changed in December 2022.
What is The Court of Special Appeals?
200
This Latin term means “let the decision stand,” referring to the legal principle of upholding precedents.
What is stare decisis?
200
This two-time Harvard graduate is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Who is Justice John Roberts?
200
In most courts, when the judge enters or leaves the courtroom, everyone in attendance must do this as a sign of respect.
What is stand?
400
This standard requires applies to laws affecting fundamental rights and the government must show a compelling interest and that the law is narrowly tailored.
What is strict scrutiny?
400
This type of intent requires that the defendant acted with an additional purpose or intent beyond the act itself.
What is specific intent?
400
Which Vice President pleaded no contest to a federal charge of tax evasion in a Baltimore courtroom?
Who is Spiro Agnew?
400
Meaning "something for something," this term refers to an exchange of goods, services, or consideration in contracts.
What is quid pro quo?
400
This justice argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court as an attorney.
Who is Justice Thurgood Marshall?
400
When addressing the judge, you should always use this formal title.
What is "Your Honor"?
600
This doctrine refers to the implicit limitation on states' power to enact laws that discriminate against or unduly burden interstate commerce.
What is the Dormant Commerce Clause Doctrine?
600
This rule holds individuals criminally liable for homicide if a killing occurs during the commission or attempted commission of a felony, regardless of intent.
What is the Felony Murder rule?
600
This Supreme Court case held that Congress has the authority to establish a national bank and that states did not have the power to tax the instruments of the federal government.
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
600
This term is used to describe a defendant's right to challenge potential jurors who may have biases or prejudices.
What is voir dire?
600
This law school has produced the most Supreme Court justices.
What is Harvard Law School?
600
This term refers to discussions between the judge and attorneys held out of the jury’s earshot to determine legal questions or rulings.
What is a sidebar?
800
This doctrine applies most provisions of the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis, primarily through the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
What is Selective Incorporation?
800
This crime requires encouraging or requesting another person to commit a crime, with intent for the crime to occur.
Solicitation
800
This local case resulted in the Supreme Court ruling that the Bill of Rights did not apply to the state governments, establishing a precedent until the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment.
What is Barron v. City of Baltimore?
800
This Latin maxim means “let the master answer,” and holds that employers or superior parties can be held liable for the actions of their employees or subordinates.
What is respondeat superior?
800
This justice is the first public defender to serve on the Supreme Court.
Who is Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson?
800
A judge may issue this type of immediate order requiring a person to appear in court or provide evidence.
What is a subpoena?
1000
This doctrine prevents federal courts from deciding issues that the Constitution assigns to the other branches of government or that lack judicially manageable standards for resolution. It is rooted in the principle of separation of powers.
What is the Political Question Doctrine?
1000
This Supreme Court case prohibited the use of the death penalty on juveniles.
What is Roper v. Simmons?
1000
On appeal from the Maryland Court of Appeals, this Supreme Court case held that, under the Due Process Clause, prosecutors must turn over any exculpatory evidence to the defendant.
What is Brady v. Maryland?
1000
This Latin phrase refers to “not according to the law” and is used when a court finds that an action does not comply with legal standards.
What is non sequitur?
1000
This many people turned down Supreme Court nominations despite being confirmed.
What is 7?
1000
This federal rule permits expert witnesses to give their opinion in court if their testimony is based on sufficient facts and reliable methods.
What is Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence?