Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch was created in this Article of the Constitution
III
Zaborowski VS the United States
Criminal
A minor crime, usually punishable by less than a year in jail or community service is called...
misdemeanor
Hold up officer! You need a warrant to search my house!
4th
The Supreme Court has ______ justices.
9
The length of a federal court judge's tenure
Lifetime (or death/retirement)
In a civil case, the person bringing the suit to court is called the
Plaintiff
A person accused of a crime or civil violation is called the
Defendant
Some argue that the Death penalty is a violation of 'cruel and unusual punishment' under this amendment.
8th
The first step in the process of Supreme Court appointments is...
Nomination by pres
The majority of court cases are heard here
State courts (84 million)
In a civil case, the court must find a preponderance of evidence to rule against the defendant. A preponderance of evidence in other words means...
More likely than not.
I did the crime, but I don't want to do the time. I might accept THIS for a lesser sentence.
Plea bargain
Nice try! I got off once, you can't try me again for the same crime.
5th (Double Jeopardy)
Name a check and balance of the legislative branch over the judicial branch
Senate confirms judicial nominee
the right for a court to hear a case is called...
jurisdiction
Burden of proof in a criminal case
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
I was convicted of a crime but my lawyer reeked of booze and fumbled through his cross examination. Where is my next step?
Court of Appeals
Give me my lawyer!
6th
In a 5-4 ruling, the side that was out ruled (4) will issue THIS to defend why they disagreed with the majority.
Dissenting Opinion
The lowest level in the federal judiciary, there are 94 of them
US District Courts
List 2 differences between a CIVIL case and a CRIMINAL case?
Disagreement between people vs. a law was broken
Jail time for criminal/ money for civil
Prosecution vs. Defense and Plaintiff vs. Defense
No attorney provided vs. Attorney Provided
Trial courts have the authority to hear a case for the first time. This is called...
Original Jurisdiction
If you're gonna say it, look me in the eyes!
6th (Right to confront witnesses)
the ability of the Supreme court to decide if a law is Constitutional or not is..
Judicial Review