The U.S. and British share this tradition, where stare decisis is one of the central tenets.
What is Common Law.
100
If my friend Johnny starts stealing from work, I might want to be honest, and say he should stop, or I'll go to his boss. I used this decision making process.
What is Virtue (Values) based
100
In 1919 the Supreme Court order that this Amendment did not apply if they when there was a "clear and present danger," like "shouting fire in a crowded theatre when there's no fire"
What is 1st Amendment- Freedom of Speech
100
The founders wrote this into the 6th Article of the Constitution. It makes the Constitution the highest law in the land.
What is the Supremacy Clause.
100
Forming Laws happens on these three separate levels on passing ordinances while the other two generally have a bicameral legislature.
What is local, state, and federal levels
200
Judicial Review isn't in the constitution, but John Marshall ruled in this case that the Supreme Court should "Say what the law is"
What is Marbury V. Madison
200
My friend attended a protest and asked me to go with her. I thought the 1st Amendment protected me, so I decided to go. I used this decision making process.
What is Rights-Based
200
You have the right to remain silent and avoiding self-incrimination given to you by this amendment.
What is the 5th Amendment.
200
The President has this power, which he has used 2500 times. It is not an easy thing to override, considering you need 2/3rds majority in Congress.
What is the veto.
200
Lawmakers generally hear proposals in these, smaller groups of lawmakers that focus on particular issues.
What are Congressional Committees.
300
My boss at work is pretty nice. One day, two customers were fighting over the last donut. He decided to give each half at 1/2 price. This decision making process was used.
What is Fairness and Justice
300
According to the 4th Amendment, A police officer needs to one of these issued by a judge, in order to perform a search.
What is a warrant
300
Article III mentions this court as the highest in the USA.
What is the Supreme Court.
300
In a civil case, this person/group is accusing the defendant of wrong doing. In a criminal case, the state would accuse the defendant of a crime.
What is plantiff
400
Either a Jury or a Judge can hand down this. Hoe it is good news!
What is a Verdict
400
100 people come to a food pantry that only has a days worth of food for 50. The pantry decides to cut everyone's portion by half to gave everyone something. This decision making process was used.
What is Common Good
400
The 6th Amendment protect this right, though a Judge can also make decisions
What is Trial by Jury.
400
The Supreme Court doesn't have this for most cases, but one place it does are cases involving ambassadors.
What is original jurisdiction
400
A lot of times, Discovery can lead to this, an agreement overseen by an impartial person
What is Mediation
500
Congratulations! You avoided judgement in this phase of the criminal court where you might get a plea bargain. After all, it was only your first offense.
What is a Pre-Trial Diverson
500
Michael got into a car accident when his breaks went out! Nobody was hurt when Michael decided to turn his car into a tree, which also happened to total his new Mustang. This decision making process was used
What is Utilitarian
500
The Bill of Rights applies to everyone, even this individual who is directly involved in a crime.
What is Principal in the First Degree
500
Judicial Review isn't in the constitution, but John Marshall ruled in this case that the Supreme Court should "Say what the law is"
What is Marbury V. Madison
500
Can't pay your bills? These courts can be found at the state AND federal level.