Supreme Court
how many judges are on the supreme court?
9
what is a jurisdiction
the authority to hear a court case
what is it called when you violate criminal law?
crime
battery vs assault
battery- physical contact
assault- threat
Brown v Board of Education
racial segregation in schools is unconstitutional
how many court cases does the supreme case take every year?
150
what is judicial review
the power to declare acts/law unconstitutional
what type of crime is a burglary
felony
slander vs libel
slander- with words
libel- with writing
Plessy v Ferguson
segregation did not violate the constitution if facilities were separate but equal
for life/until you die or retire
concurring opinion
agree but for different reasons
what type of crime is speeding
misdemeanor
a tort
Gideon v Wainwright
right to an attorney
how are you appointed to the supreme court?
by the president, approved by the senate
why is Marbury v Madison important?
established judicial review
what is in-presence?
misdemeanor- have to be seen by citizen or law official
felony- do not have to be present
what are you awarded in a civil case?
damages (aka money)
Miranda v Arizona
miranda rights
who is the chief justice of the supreme court?
John G Roberts
what are the 3 levels of the supreme court? (lowest jurisdiction to highest)
Federal District Courts
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
does it matter if someone has criminal intent?
crime without intent is sometimes not a crime
what is a civil case to punish someone for violating your rights?
punitive damages
Tinker v Des Moines
protect free speech in schools