Origin of Law/U.S Constitution
This document, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, says that the government can be changed to ensure the well-being of society.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A crime punishable by less than a year in jail
What is a misdemeanor?
You should obtain a lawyer using a recommendation from someone with a similar issue if you are: - Signing a contract - Making a Will or - This, which may cause you to lose your liberty
What is under arrest (charged with a crime)?
This state court hears misdemeanors and felonies. It is the first trial court unless a case is heard in county court.
What is circuit court?
This document: Provided guarantees for individual liberties Limit or extend rights and powers of the government First 10 amendments to the Constitution
What is the Bill of Rights
This is the rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the conduct of people within a society.
What is law?
This crime against the person has several categories, including: non-criminal, 1st/2nd degree murder, voluntary/involuntary manslaughter
What is homicide?
At an initial hearing, a judge may deny bail to a person accused of a dangerous crime or felony according to
What is the Bail Reform Act?
Federal judges are protected from the opinions of the public because once they are nominated by the President and approved by Congress, they can only be removed by Congress and their this will never be decreased.
What is salary?
These two civil charges are limits on Free Speech. One is printed lies (libel) and one is spoken lies.
What is slander? (i.e. starting a rumor that is UNTRUE)
The Declaration of Independence reflects the goals of our legal system by saying, “all men created equal”; right to self-determination (people can change or abolish unjust government); popular sovereignty; social contract theory. It also says that men have these natural human rights...
What are life liberty and the pursuit of happiness?
This crime against property involves larceny with assault and/or battery
What is robbery?
During an arraignment the accused may enter one of these three pleas:
What are: Guilty Not guilty Nolo contendere (No contest)
The power of the courts to interpret, or determine the constitutionality of the actions of the legislative and executive branches given in Marbury v. Madison
What is judicial review?
The two levels of government, through the legislative branch, have the power to borrow money, levy taxes and and make criminal laws. These are known as:
What is a concurrent powers?
The four types values reflected in our legal system are these.
What are moral, social, economic and political?
A formal charge of a federal crime?
What is indictment?
According to Mapp v. Ohio, evidence gained due to an unlawful search and/or seizure is inadmissible in court. This is known as: ___________________. Although the court may allow the evidence under the __________________.
What is exclusionary rule and good faith exception?
There is also the "public safety exception" for MIRANDA (if the information is needed to keep the public safe).
This defense, that falls under the category of "crime committed, defendant not responsible" means that a person is threatened by another person with imminent harm if he/she doesn't commit a crime, but it can't be used for homicide.
What is duress?
This legal form of advocacy is used to influence the laws and is regulated by the federal and state governments.
What is the lobbying?
In Federalist 51, James Madison wrote: “[I]n the federal republic of the United States… all authority in it will be derived from and dependent on the society This reflects the constitutional principle of:
What is Popular Sovereignty?
The _________ of 1st degree murder are:
- the unlawful killing of a human being
- with premeditation
They must be proven _____________ to get a conviction.
What are elements and beyond a reasonable doubt?
Identify the Amendments associated with rights of the accused, in order that cover the following issues and cases: Right to an Attorney (Gideon v Wainwright), Speedy Trial, Jury, Confronting Witnesses Exclusionary Rule, Stop and Frisk (Mapp v. Ohio, Terry v. Ohio) Death penalty must be applied equally and use certain procedures (Furman v. Georgia, Gregg v Georgia) Informed at arrest of right to remain silent (Miranda v. Arizona), rights self-incrimination and double jeopardy
What is 6th 4th 8th 5th
This pretrial motion is intended to get a high profile case moved to another jurisdiction
What is Change of Venue?
Countries where people do more than just vote and join a political party are known as having this:
What is civic participation?