What Is Law?
Rules made by the government to keep order.
Laws that deal with crimes like theft and assault.
What is criminal law?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The person accused of a crime
Who is the defendant?
You must be this old to vote in the U.S.
What is 18?
The main reason societies create laws.
What is to maintain order and protect people?
Laws that settle disagreements between people.
What is civil law?
One right you have when you're arrested.
What is the right to remain silent?
The lawyer trying to prove someone is guilty
Who is the prosecutor?
Speed limits are an example of this type of law.
What is traffic law?
A place where laws are interpreted.
What is a court?
Laws about rules in the military.
What is military law?
This amendment gives freedom of speech.
What is the First Amendment?
A group of people who decide the verdict
What is a jury?
An official rule at school is an example of this.
What is a policy?
The person who decides cases in court.
Who is a judge?
Laws that protect people's rights and freedoms.
What is constitutional law?
The duty to serve on one when called.
What is jury duty?
To be declared not guilty.
What is acquitted?
When you break a law and have to pay money.
What is a fine?
A set of laws passed by a government body.
What is legislation?
Laws created by government agencies.
What is administrative law?
The responsibility to obey laws and respect others.
What is being a good citizen?
To formally accuse someone of a crime
What is indict?
A warning or punishment for breaking a rule.
What is a consequence?