History of Law
This ancient Babylonian code from around 1754 BCE established one of the first written legal systems with standardized punishments for crimes.
Hammurabi's Code
The first governing document of the United States, which proved too weak and was replaced by the Constitution, was named what?
The Articles of Confederation
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which protect individual rights and freedoms, are collectively called what?
The Bill of Rights
In a criminal trial, the burden of proof requires the prosecution to prove guilt beyond this standard.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What is the name of the fictional spokesperson Progressive Insurance has had since 2008?
Flo
This ancient Greek city-state is credited with developing one of the earliest forms of democratic law and jury trial systems.
Athens
This Enlightenment philosopher's ideas about natural rights and the social contract directly influenced Thomas Jefferson's writing of the Declaration of Independence.
John Locke
This amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in the United States and was ratified in 1865.
13th amendment
In this type of case, a plaintiff sues a defendant seeking monetary damages or other remedies for harm caused.
Civil Case
What social media network launched in 2006?
This document published in 1215 limited the power of the king and established the principle that everyone, including the monarch, is subject to the law.
Magna Carta
This 1787 agreement between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention determined representation in Congress based on both population and equal state representation.
The Great and/or Connecticut Compromise
This amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote after decades of activism and protest.
19th
This pretrial procedure allows attorneys to obtain evidence, documents, and testimony from the opposing party to prepare for trial.
Discovery
What American singer and songwriter rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002?
Kelly Clarkson
In ancient Rome, this body of written law codes formed the foundation of Western legal systems and influenced modern civil law countries.
Twelve Tables
This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized American independence from Great Britain.
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
This Supreme Court case (2015) ruled that the 14th Amendment guarantees the right to marry regardless of sexual orientation.
Obergefell v. Hodges
This pretrial procedure allows attorneys to obtain evidence, documents, and testimony from the opposing party to prepare for trial.
Deposition
What famous actor played the role of the Genie in Aladdin?
Robin Williams
This legal tradition, developed in England and used in the United States, relies heavily on judicial precedent and court decisions rather than comprehensive written codes.
Common Law
This Supreme Court case involving a shipping dispute between two states established that the federal government has power to regulate commerce between states.
McCulloch v. Maryland
Which Enlightenment thinker came up with a principle that divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Montesquieu
This legal principle allows defendants to challenge the admissibility of evidence obtained through illegal searches or seizures in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
The exclusionary rule
Before legally changing his name to Aire, what was the name that Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott had given to their son?
Wolf