Terms
Reference for future cases
Precedent
Procedure that enables a specified number of voters to propose a law by petition
Initiatives
Appeals
Laws reflect our four values they are
Moral, economic, political, and Social
How many states are in the U.S.
50
Serious Crime with a sentence of > 1 Year
Felonies
A criminal offense < one year
Misdemeanor
Limiting the power of the National Government
Limited Government
Give a Law that reflects each value
Moral- Laws against killing
Economic- laws encouraging home ownership by giving tax benefits
Political Values- laws making it easier to promote citizen participation
Social- Free public education through High School
What team does Mike Tomlin coach
Steelers
A written law passed by a legislative body
Statues
The Study of law and legal philosophy
Jurisprudence
Jury
What are the two types of laws
Criminal and Civil
What college does Mr. Feil attend
Valley City State
Courts decide if laws are constiutional
Judicial Review
Division of power between the states and federal government
Federalism
3rd neutral party settles disputes
Name four basic human rights
Liberty
Education
Political and Religious freedom
Economic Well-being
Who is Travis Kelce dating
Taylor Swift
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question
Referenda
A third person just listens to both sides
Mediation
Getting the legislature to vote your way
Lobbying
Name four groups that are responsible for making laws
Legislators, Executive Branch, Courts, Lobbyist representing various groups.
Give three goals of our Legal system
Protecting basic human rights. promoting fairness, helping resolve conflict, promoting order and stability, promoting desirable social and economic behavior, representing the will of majority, protecting the rights of minorities