The Amendments
The first amendment
Freedoms of: Speech, Religion, Press, Protest, and Assembly
Article 3 of the Constitution outlines the powers of this branch.
The Judicial
Texas is known by this nickname.
The Lone Star State
To get a witness to appear in court, this can be issued.
Subpoena
The second amendment (don't forget the second part!)
the right to bear arms AND form a militia
This is the exclusive power of the Judicial Branch, as per the Constitution.
Interpret the Law
This is the site of a valiant but failed resistance against the armies of Mexican General Santa Anna, now a famous tourist stop.
The Alamo
This how a mathmatical function is labeled in an equation.
f(x)
The fourth amendment
no unreasonable search and seizure
Though almost as old as the Constitution, this power of the court was actually granted to the court by itself in a landmark 1803 case, not written in the Constitution.
Judicial Review
This theme park gets its name from the number of flags that have flown over Texas.
Six Flags
The function of this moment in a trial is for both sides to offer a "road map" for the case ahead.
Opening Statements
the sixth amendment
The Constitution outlines the term of office for the Supreme Court Justice to be this.
Life
This cattle and steer ranch in South Texas is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island.
King Ranch
The court functions efficiently because of this Writ, which guarantees the right to be seen before a judge and have your case heard.
Habeas Corpus
the eighth amendment (two parts!)
no excessive bail; no cruel and unusual punishment
The Constitution says that the Supreme Court's function will be this kind of court, with only having jurisdiction over a few small things.
Appeals Court
Elon Musk moved his headquarters for Tesla to this large Texas city.
Austin
"I don't agree with the decision of the judge, but I specifically can't appeal it." This means I must be this party in a criminal trial.
Prosecution