What role is the woman playing?
Witness
Who is in the Legislative branch, and what is their purpose?
Congress (House of Representatives & Senate)
Purpose: To Write and Vote on Laws
"I wear a black robe, and I have a gavel. I keep the trial running smoothly"
Judge
The person who is accused of doing something wrong.
Defendant
What is the rulebook for the government called?
The Constitution
Who is this?
A Judge
What makes up the Judicial Branch and what is its purpose?
Supreme Court & other courts
Purpose: Decides if a law is fair / conducts trials.
"I ask questions to witnesses to find out the truth"
Lawyer
The lawyer that tries to prove that the defendant did something wrong.
Prosecutor
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What Role is the woman?
A Lawyer
Who is a part of the executive branch, and what do they do?
The President
Purpose: Signs the bills into law
"I tell what I saw during the event that the trial is about."
Witness
The lawyer who helps the defendant.
Defense Attorney
How many U.S. senators are in Congress
100 (2 per state)
Who are these people?
The Jury
Where is the Capital of the United States?
Washington D.C
"I listen to all the facts and decide what I think happened."
Jury / Jurors
What are the names of the two sides in the courtroom?
(Think ____ vs. ____)
Defendant/Defense Attorney vs Prosecutor
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Who are these two?
Bailiff / Bailiffes
What is it called when a President refuses to sign a bill into law? He "____" it
Veto
"I help the judge and make sure everyone behaves."
Bailiff
The final decision made at the end of a trial.The jury (or judge) decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty
Verdict
What is the Capital of Michigan?
Lansing