government and law
the division of powers between the states and the federal government
What is federalism?
the process by which courts decide whether the laws passed by Congress or state legislatures are constitutional
What is judicial review?
the state or federal government's attorney in a criminal care
What is a prosecutor?
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss
What was the quote?
a basic principle of our constitutional system. It limits government to powers provided to it by the people
What is limited government?
the power of each of the 3 branches of government (legislative, judicial, executive) to limit other branches of power, so as to prevent an abuse
What are checks and balances?
the person against whom a claim is made. In a civil suit, this person is the one being sued; in a criminal case this person is usually the person charged with the crime
What is a defendant?
active support and persistence for a certain cause
What is advocacy?
the correct name of the type of government for the United States
What is a representative democratic republic?
prohibit; in government, this is the power of the chief executive to prevent the enactment of a bill (i.e. to prevent the bill from becoming a law)
What is a veto?
in a civil case, the injured party who brings the legal action against the alleged wrongdoer
Who is a plaintiff?
topic of debate and discussion last class
What is a change in voting age?/ Should the voting age be changed?
the branch of law dealing with crimes and their punishment; usually with a year or more of prison
What is criminal law?
the provision in Article 6 of the constitution stating that US laws and treaties must be followed even if state and local laws disagree with the Constitution and these treaties
What is the supremacy clause?
the level of proof required to convict a person of a crime. It means that there are no reasonable doubts as to guilt
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
Advocacy group, lawsuits, contacting elected official, taking action
What are the 4 ways of being an advocate?
all law that does not involve criminal matters, such as tort and contract law; usually deals with private rights of individuals, groups, or businesses; no jail time
What is civil law?
a proposed law being considered by a legislature
What is a bill?
a noncriminal lawsuit, brought to enforce a right or redress a wrong
What is civil action?
the school that the author of the article attended
What is Lincoln high school?