Know your Courts
What court hears cases first?
trial court
A case about divorce goes to which court?
civil court
This person decides if someone is guilty or not in a jury trial.
Jury
What is the highest law in the U.S.?
U.S. Constitution
True or False: The president is above the law.
False
This court reviews cases if someone believes there was a legal mistake.
appeals court
A case about robbery goes to which court?
criminal court
This person keeps the trial fair and applies the law.
judge
This amendment guarantees your right to a lawyer.
6th
Why do we have laws? (Name one reason)
to keep order/protect rights/ensure fairness
This is the highest court in the U.S.
Supreme Court
Who brings the case in a civil trial?
plaintiff
This person defends someone accused of a crime.
Defense Attorney
What protects your right to free speech and religion?
1st
What’s an example of something legal but unjust?
Varied answers
This clause makes federal law stronger than state law.
Supremacy Clause
Who brings the case in a criminal trial
government or prosecution
This person represents the government in a criminal case.
the prosecutor
This document begins with “We the People.”
The Constitution
What does “justice” mean?
giving people what they are due or deserve
What’s it called when a court reviews a law to make sure it’s constitutional?
judicial review
What’s one big difference between civil and criminal trials?
punishment (jail vs money/damages)
This person records everything said during a trial.
court reporter
What’s the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What’s the difference between justice and fairness?
justice is based on right/wrong by law or morality; fairness is about equal treatment, which might not always lead to justice