Serving on a Jury in Maine
What is the maximum that you can be required to do jury service in ME?
Once every 5 years
The rights that are given to you after you get arrested and before you are questioned are….
Miranda Rights
What is double jeopardy?
A person cannot be tried twice for the same offense.
When is the Federal Election day?
The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Where is the Superior Court for Waldo County?
Belfast, ME
Who can be excused from Jury Service?
College students and military personnel that don't know if they will be deployed within the time of the court date.
Which Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?
4th Amendment
Which Amendment gives you the Right to Bear Arms?
2nd Amendment
What are two ways you can vote?
In-person voting & absentee ballot voting
Where do you go to vote in Searsport, ME?
Searsport Lions Club Community Building
What age do you have to be to do Jury Service?
18 years old
Which Amendment gives you the freedom of speech?
1st Amendment
What is the deadline to file your income tax returns?
April 15th
What are the requirements to be able to vote?
18 years old and a US citizen
What are the three different courts in Maine?
Federal, State, and District
If you move to the US and you're not a citizen do you have to do Jury Service?
No, you don’t have to do Jury Service if you are not a citizen.
What Amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment?
8th Amendment
At what age are American men required to register for Selective Service?
18 years old
What are the 2 main political parties in the US?
Democrats and Republicans
Who controls the road cleanup and construction crews?
The state D.O.T. (Department Of Transportation)
How are people chosen for Jury Service in Maine?
State IDs and Driver's license
What Amendment gives power to the state of Maine and people?
10th Amendment
What is informed consent?
Having sufficient information before making a personal decision on medical care
How many electoral college votes are needed to become President?
270
Who is the governor of the state of Maine?
Janet Mills