Supreme Court Cases
Case that made it mandatory for police to read Miranda Rights during arrest
Miranda vs. Ohio
settles little disputes between people
Civil Law
law set by precedents
common law
Amendent relating to a search warrant
4th Amendment
the person charged with a crime
defendant
case that made praying in public schools unconstitutional
Engle vs. Vitale
type of law that deals with issues such as divorce
Family Law
laws passed by legislative branch
statutory law
you do not have to testify against oneself...due process...no double jeopardy
5th Amendment
person who files a lawsuit against someone in a civil case
Plaintiff
Allows free expression and symbolic speech as long as it's not disruptive in school
Tinker vs. Des Moines
type of law used if you are under 18 years old
Juvenille Law
injury is suffered because of someone elses negligence
torts
trial by jury, lawyer, present witness in defense, question witnesses against
6th Amendment
local laws
ordinances
gives women more medical rights and says married women should be able to get birth control from doctor
Griswold vs. Connecticut
set of criminal laws for the military
Military Law
intentionally lying about an individual to hurt a reputation
libel/slander
no excessive bail or fines, no cruel or unusual punishment
8th Amendment
state laws passed by congress
statutes
case that was about the 2000 election...led to Bush becoming president
Bush vs. Gore
collection of statutes from Congress
United States Code
when both people in a case talk to a third party
mediation
PRANKED YOU THIS IS THE EASIEST ONE....what amendment gives you freedom of speech
1st Amendment
three main sources of laws
constitutions, statutes, and regulations