Jurisdiction
Uses the evidence presented, arguments made, and interventions from the judge to reach a verdict
What are juries?
This is a more serious crime that carries a sentence of more than 1 year in jail
What a felony?
A city council bands local stores and restaurants from putting up religious holiday displays - this is a clear violation of this amendment
What is the 1st Amendment?
Mediates arguments between the prosecution and defense to help uncover the truth.
What are judges?
This is a crime that is less serious and carries less than a year in jail, often times only a fine
What is a misdemeanor?
This amendment guarantees the right to a fast and public trial by an impartial jury and the right to legal representation
What is the 6th Amendment?
Case can be heard in either state or federal court
What is concurrent jurisdiction?
Presents arguments against the defendant's guilt and advocates acquittal.
What are defense attorneys?
Stealing someone's checks, imitating their name, and cashing the check
What is forgery?
This amendment protects people from being forced to incriminate themselves
What is the 5th Amendment?
Cases can only be heard in a Federal Court
What is Exclusive Jurisdiction?
Presents arguments in favor of the defendant's guilt and advocates conviction.
What is the prosecution?
Home break-in and stealing a TV
What is burglary?
This amendments applied the standard of due process the States
What is the 14th Amendment?
Cases involving foreign diplomats and disputes between 2 or more states.
What is the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction.
This person recounts their direct knowledge of events related to the case or they provide expert testimony.
What is a witness?
Threatening the cashier with a gun at a gas station demanding money from the registe
What is robbery?
The founding principle of Due Process was established in this Supreme Court case
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
What is Marbury v. Madison?