Constitutional Law
What is constitutional law?
The body of law that evolves from a constitution, setting out the fundamental principles according to which a state is governed and defining the relationship between the various branches of government within the state.
In a federal court case, the person accusing someone is called the...
plantiff
What is the highest ranked court in Maryland?
Court of Appeals.
What is the most serious type of crime?
A felony
What is negligence?
failure to use reasonable care, resulting in damage or injury to another.
The second amendment in the US constitution allows people...
the right to bare arms
Where is the supreme Court located?
Washington, D.C
Where is the Court of Appeals located in Maryland?
Annapolis
What is a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year.
a misdemeanor
What is an example of negligence?
-Driving under the influence
-Reckless Driving
-Preventable accidents
ect.
The Fourth amendment in the United States Constitution protects people from...
unreasonable search and seizure
What is a writ of certiorari?
when an appellate court decides to review a case at its discretion.
How many judges are in the Maryland court of special Appeals?
3
Ravi is arrested. The state court handling the case refers to a similar case to ensure uniformity. Which of the following legal principles applies to the situation?
stare decisis
What are some conditions to consider when trying to prove negligence?
-Intoxication
-Physical Situation
-Mental illness/awareness
-reaction time
ect.
The 8th amendment in the US constitution protects against...
cruel and unusual punishment
How many supreme court Justices are there?
Where are the district courts of Baltimore County located?
Essex
Catonsville
Towson
The authority of a court to review the actions of the other branches is _______
Judicial Review
What are some qualities of a "reasonable person"
-considers foreseeable risk of injury upon public
-considers risks in the light of the utility of the conduct
-considers extent of risk
-considers likelihood of a risk
-alternatives pose lesser or greater risks
-considers cost
What are the 5 basic freedoms listed under the first amendment?
-Freedom of speech
-Freedom of religion
-Freedom of the press
-Right to an assembly
-Right to petition the government
Name 2 of the supreme court Justices.
John G Roberts
Clarence Thomas
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Stephen G Breyer
Samual A Alito Jr.
Sonia Sotomayor
Elena Kagan
Neil M Gorsuch
Brett M Kavanaugh
How many judges are there in Maryland Court of Appeals?
7
Which state does not use the common law system? Why?
Louisiana; b/c of the roman law system
What are the four parts in proving Negligence?
The four elements that a plaintiff must prove to win a negligence suit are 1) Duty, 2) Breach, 3) Cause, and 4) Harm.