Ancient History
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How many members are in a jury?
12!
He said she said
Hearsay
When speaking to the judge what do you refer to them as?
" your honor"
When you speak in court you must
speak clearly
What case established Judicial Review?
Marbury v Madison
What does "voir dire" mean?
Tell the truth or Always tell the truth
asking different questions that are similar or keep giving you similar answers
Asked and answered
what is the best way to get the public's opinion on a topic?
Polls and surveys
What is the legislature?
he branch of government that makes the laws on which the court system
rules
When was the articles of confederation adopted into congress?
1777
When showing up to court you can wear shorts and a bikini top. true or false.
Fasle
Asking questions that mean nothing to the case
Relevancy
What is a public opinion
What most of the public thinks about a topic
Can elections be a way of public opinion? yes or no?
yes!
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas jefferson
What are the first 5 steps of a trial process?
1. opening of the court
2. Swearing
3.opening statement prosecution
4.opening statement defense
5.direct question of prosecution
using someone's personal traits, morals, and propensities
Character Evidence
How do lawmakers get their position of work?
Through Election
What are factors of influence
A. Politics, The type of crime or issue, The victim, The suspect, The media, Lobbyists, Religion,The public’s knowledge or lack of knowledge about an issue
Thomas Paine was the author of what famous enlightenment pamphlet?
"Common Sense"
How many jury members must agree to a verdict for it to be the final decision?
All 12
How many objections can you have back to back?
NO LIMITS!!!!
Why do jury's get sequestered?
so they are not influenced by the media
what are different types of class crimes? (must get one of the three correct)
Felony, Misdemeanor, treason