Rights & Responsibilities
This amendment gives you the right to free speech.
➡️ What is the First Amendment?
The person who defends someone accused of a crime.
➡️ Who is a defense attorney?
A minor crime, such as shoplifting under a certain amount.
➡️ What is a misdemeanor?
A contract you sign when renting a place to live.
➡️ What is a lease?
Clearly expressing your needs in a respectful way.
➡️ What is assertive communication?
You have the right to remain silent during this situation.
➡️ What is police questioning or arrest?
The group that determines a verdict in a trial.
➡️ What is a jury?
A serious crime that can result in prison time.
➡️ What is a felony?
A document that explains how your property is distributed after death.
➡️ What is a will?
Speaking up for your rights or needs.
➡️ What is self-advocacy?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
➡️ What is the Fourth Amendment?
The person who oversees the courtroom and rules on legal issues.
➡️ Who is a judge?
Money paid as punishment for breaking a law.
➡️ What is a fine?
This protects you financially in case of accidents or damage.
➡️ What is insurance?
Keeping records of important interactions for legal purposes.
➡️ What is documentation?
This amendment guarantees your right to a lawyer in criminal cases.
➡️ What is the Sixth Amendment?
The person who brings charges against a defendant in court.
➡️ Who is a prosecutor?
This is a court-ordered period of supervision instead of jail time.
➡️ What is probation?
This document gives someone permission to make decisions on your behalf.
➡️ What is power of attorney?
Asking questions to better understand your legal situation is an example of this.
➡️ What is informed decision-making?
This amendment protects you from being tried twice for the same crime.
➡️ What is the Fifth Amendment (double jeopardy)?
This term refers to a formal accusation that starts a criminal case.
➡️ What is an indictment (or charge/complaint)?
Breaking the rules of probation can lead to this consequence.
➡️ What is probation violation (or jail/prison time)?
This legal agreement outlines terms when borrowing money.
➡️ What is a loan agreement (or contract)?
This skill involves staying calm and respectful during disagreements to avoid escalation.
➡️ What is conflict resolution (or de-escalation)?