Philosophy & Government
This philosophy says laws should maximize happiness for the greatest number.
Utilitarianism
This statement opens a trial and outlines what each side intends to prove.
Opening Statement
This case established the exclusionary rule for illegally obtained evidence.
Mapp v. Ohio
These are the five things in the first amendment that all citizens are provided with:
This doctrine allows homeowners to use deadly force without retreating.
Castle Doctrine
This theory argues people give up some freedoms for protection under government.
Social Contract Theory
This type of questioning is done by the opposing attorney after direct examination.
Cross-Examination
This case affirmed an individual’s right to own firearms under the Second Amendment.
District of Columbia v. Heller
The 8th Amendment prevents this from happening to people who are convicted of a crime.
Prohibits cruel and Unusual punishment
This crime involves malicious burning of property with the intent to kill someone knowingly.
This theory states law is valid only if created by recognized authority.
Legal Positivism
This court reviews decisions from lower courts for legal errors
Appeals Court
This case allowed schools to search students with reasonable suspicion.
New Jersey v. TLO
The 6th Amendment guarantees that people have this in criminal trials.
Guarantees the right to counsel
A person breaks into a home at night intending to steal valuables, but no one is inside.
Burglary
This action by the President rejects a bill passed by Congress.
Veto
This court has the final authority on constitutional interpretation.
Supreme Court
This 1963 Supreme Court case guaranteed the right to an attorney for defendants who cannot afford one in criminal trials.
Gideon v. Wainwright
The Fourth Amendment protects people against these.
Unreasonable searches and seizures
This defense claims the accused was elsewhere when the crime occurred and will use this to prove it.
Alibi
These organized groups try to influence lawmakers to pass or block legislation.
Interest Groups/Lobbyist
This court in The Hague hears cases involving disputes between nations and violations of law.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
This WWI-era case upheld limits on speech during wartime.
Schenck v. United States
This person determines the agenda for which Bills will be discussed in the lower chamber of Congress.
Speaker of the House
Taylor is a what in this example:
After a burglary, Taylor hides the stolen goods in their garage and helps the thief avoid arrest.
Accessory