Judges and Attorneys
This person nominates Justices for the Supreme Court
Who is the President
The preliminary questions that the trial attorneys ask prospective jurors to determine whether they are biased or have any connection with the defendant or a witness.
What is Voir Dire
What is 33
A wrong against society, proclaimed by law, and under certain circumstances, punishable by society
What is a Crime
This courts purpose is to Ensure cases are handled fairly and within the procedures set forth in the law.
What is the Appellate Court
This is the length of a term that a Supreme Court Justice serves
What is Life
The rule that states Prosecutors are not permitted to keep evidence from the defense
What is the Brady Rule
These are the five methods used for those who are sentenced to the death penalty
What is Electric Chair, Lethal Injection, Hanging, Firing Squad and Lethal Gas
These are the two impacting balancing interests of Criminal Justice
What is Individual Rights vs. Public Order
These courts make up what: District, Court of Appeals, and Supreme
What is the Federal Court System
Are seen as Law Enforcement Agents
A jury whose members are so irreconcilably divided in their opinions that they cannot reach a verdit
What is a Hung Jury
A person is punishable to up to and including One year incarceration
What is a Misdemeanor
The amendment that states "No state can create a law that would deprive any person of their rights to Due Process of the Law.
What is the 14th Amendment
This court is the ultimate authority in Judicial Review of ALL lower Federal and State Courts
What is the U.S. Supreme Court
These are Court Appointed Attorneys
What are Public Defenders
This person sets Bail
Who is the Judge
Serious crimes, usually punishable by death or imprisonment for a year or longer
What is a felony
The form of law that deals with definition and enforcement of private matters such as contracts and business dealing
What is Civil Law
This courts purpose is to have Judicial review and interpret the law
What is the Supreme Court
150 Felony cases and 400 Misdemeanor cases in a 12 month period
What is the ideal case load for a Public Defender
An oral or written statement made by an out-of-court speaker that is later offered in court by a witness concerning a matter before the court
What is Hearsay
Statues that require lengthy prison sentences for those who are convicted of repeated felonies
What are Habitual Offender Laws
Judges, Prosecutors, and Defense Lawyers are part of this
What is the U.S. Court system