Vocabulary
What does verdict mean?
Jury’s final decision based on all of the facts and evidence presented in the trial
Should you wear sandals to court?
Nope.
What comes before state court?
District court
Is water wet?
Water isn't wet because it is a liquid that wets things. Once you come into contact with water you become wet. Until then water is liquid and you are dry.
What did the Marbury v. Madison (1803) establish?
The U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison(1803) established the principle of judicial review—the power of the federal courts to declare legislative and executive acts unconstitutional
What is the purpose of a trial?
Introduces the evidence and facts from the pleadings and pretrial procedure and determines the outcome of the case
Should I have my piercings on in court?
No
Whats the highest court you can go to?
Supreme court
How many justices does the district court have?
550
What did the Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) supreme court case establish?
Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court.
What is the appellate court?
Considered a reviewing court and determine appeals from the decisions of the trial courts; are generally called Supreme Courts of the State as they are the highest level of court system within a state
What should you not do in court?
Drugs, Drinking, Inappropriate Behavior
What court do you go to if you want to challenge a court sentence?
Court of Appeals
If it's not YeeHaw
It's HawYee
What did the Miranda v. Arizona supreme court case establish?
Court held that statements made in response to interrogation by a defendant in police custody will be admissible at trial only if the prosecution can show that the defendant was informed of the right to consult before and during questioning, and of the right against self-incrimination.
What is a civil case?
Dispute between two or more parties consisting of the first party, or plaintiff, accusing the second party, or defendant, of causing injury or damage to the plaintiff; reasonable doubt is not required.
If you are in the military, what should you wear to court?
Your military uniform or officer uniform.
What court handles civil cases when you want to sue for damages?
Small claims court
How are district court justices appointed?
By the president with advice from the senate
What did the Brown v. Board of Education supreme court case establish?
Justices ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is arraignment?
First official court appearance for the defendant; used to inform defendant of official criminal charges, take defendants plea, negotiate bail if necessary and set up dates for further proceedings
What do the spectators wear if they go watch a case?
They should wear nice clothes.
What is the order of the courts?
Small-Claims Court, District Court, State Court, Supreme Court, and then Courts of Appeals.
How long do supreme justices serve?
For life unless you resign
What did the Plessy v. Ferguson supreme court case establish?
Upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities as long as the segregated facilities were equal in quality.