KLC
Who is the KLC named after?
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy
Justice Anthony M. Kennedy is still alive.
A. True
B. False
A. TRUE
82 years old and counting
How many people are on a jury?
12
What are the 3 branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
The legal term for an individual being sued in a court of law
Defendant
Which high school did Justice Kennedy attend?
A. McClatchy High School
B. East High School
C. McFranklin High School
A. McClatchy High School
What is the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest?
An annual essay and video contest for high school students
Lawyers may reject jurors on the basis of race or gender.
A. True
B. False
B. False
What are the 3 types of Federal Courts?
District Courts
Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court
The legal term for an individual who initiates a lawsuit before a court
Plaintiff
What is the structure above you when you first walk into the rotunda?
Scales of Justice
Which President appointed Justice Anthony M. Kennedy as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court?
Ronald Reagan
What does a jury decide?
The verdict
What is the highest federal court?
The Supreme Court
What is the office of a judge called?
Chambers
What year was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?
January 1, 1863
What was the reward amount for catching the UnaBomber?
A. $500,000
B. $300,000
C. $1,000,000
C. $1,000,000
A jury is mandatory in a criminal case.
A. True
B. False
A. True
What is the difference between Federal and State courts?
Federal - Established by the U.S. government
State - Established by a state, or by a county within the state
If you accept a plea bargain, you must plead...
A. Guilty
B. Not Guilty
A. Guilty
What are the first few words of the Gettysburg Address?
"Fourscore and seven years ago....."
Where did Lynette Alice Fromme attempt to assassinate President Gerald Ford?
Sacramento's Capitol Park
The jury decides the verdict in a bench trial.
A. True
B. False
B. False
Trick question! No jury in a bench trial.
How many Justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
What is an appeal?
Petition to ask the Court of Appeals to review a case