The Legislative Process
Branch of government that passes laws
What is the legislative branch (or congress)
Protects from unreasonable searches and siezures
What is the 4th amendment
A more serious type of crime that results in at least a year of prison time
what is a felony
A legally recognized harm against another person
What is a tort
Detaining a suspect
what is an arrest
People who try to influence legislation
What are lobbyists
What a police officer must have before conducting a search
People who render a verdict
What is a jury
When you fail to do something that causes a harm
what is negligence
Top court of the United States
What is the supreme court
Presidential power to stop a bill from passing
What is a veto
Protects you from self incrimination
What is the 5th amendment
Standard of evidence to convict a defendant of a crime
what is beyond a reasonable doubt
When you purposely do something to harm someone
What is an intentional wrong
Place where you wait for trial
what is jail
What are interest groups
Has the burden of proof
What is the prosecution
Always responsible
strict liability
Negotiating for a lighter sentence
what is a plea deal
Congressional groups who hold public hearings to decide if a bill should move forward or not
What are committees
When a defendant is informed of charges and asked to enter a plea of "guilty" or "not guilty"
What is an arraignment
Result of a disagreement in the jury room
What is a hung jury or mistrial
Legal action not founded in fact or merit
What is a frivolous lawsuit
Agreement between members of society to cooperate for mutual benefit
what is the social contract