Categories of Law
The branch of law that addresses disputes between people and organizations. (property issues, contract issues, disagreement, etc.)
Civil Law
Legally Blonde
What are three rights listed in the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of the Press, Assembly, and the right to petition the government
A legal order requiring someone to present themselves in court (or present evidence)
Subpoena
A group of people in a court that decide whether a defendant is innocent or guilty after taking evidence into consideration.
A jury
The branch of law that addresses offenses done against society (assault, murder, theft)
Criminal law
This show stars an attorney and his associate who has a remarkable photogenic memory, and makes his way to the top as a corporate lawyer despite secretly practicing law without a degree.
Suits
What amendment protects you from self-incrimination?
The 5th Amendment
When accepting a job offer, the company may require a ___ to be filled out prior to joining. This legal agreement or contract ensures that confidential information regarding the company will not be leaked.
A Non-Disclosure Agreement or an NDA.
To present a statement in court under legal oath
Testifying
The branch of law that deals with transactions and contracts between companies/corporations
Corporate Law
What type of lawyers are shown in famous TV shows such as "The Good Wife" or "Suits"?
Corporate lawyers
A government agent walks into a company building and holds an unwarranted investigation to ask for files. This is a violation of which amendment?
4th Amendment
A legal process that allows a defendant to plead guilty in exchange for a less severe charge or punishment
Plea bargaining
A lawyer who's job is to prove that the defendant committed a crime, and represents the government at federal, local, or state level.
A prosecutor
This branch of law deals with personal/relationship issues. (Ex: Divorces, custody, and inheritance)
Family Law
In the series "How To Get Away With Murder", Viola Davis plays what kind of lawyer?
Criminal Defense Attorney
10th Amendment
What is double jeopardy and which amendment protects against it?
Double jeopardy states a person cannot be tried for the same crime after an acquittal or a conviction. The 5th amendment prevents this from occurring.
The action of lying under legal oath
Perjury
This branch of law deals with financial records, business markets, and the exchanging of stocks
Securities Law
Which U.S. The president made a cameo appearance in 2001 on the show "Law and Order"?
Bill Clinton
Ex: A state government cannot control a company differently compared to others unless they have a valid reason, due to the rights of Due Process and Equal Protection. Which amendment enforces this?
14th Amendment
A _____ is someone who is licensed to practice law and can represent clients in court, but a _____ is someone who has a law degree but may not be able to represent in court yet or officially practice law.
Attorney, lawyer
A formal statement written by a jury that charges or accuses someone of a crime.
An indictment