Types of Law
A constitution and statutes are examples of this
What is law?
Crime punishable by prison/death
What is a felony?
Group deciding facts
What is a jury?
Hear most cases first
What are trial courts?
Chosen by voters
What is election?
Laws passed by a legislature
What are statutes?
Lesser crime with minor penalties
What is a misdemeanor?
Decides guilt at trial
What is a trial jury?
Review lower courts
What are appellate courts?
Chosen by governor
What is appointment?
Unwritten law developed by courts
What is common law?
Cases brought by government
What is criminal law?
Decides if charges should be filed
What is a grand jury?
Highest state court
What is the state supreme court?
Mixed system
What is Missouri Plan?
A guide based on past court decisions
What is precedent?
Cases resulting in money damages
What are civil cases?
Trial with no jury
What is a bench trial?
Courts for minors
What are juvenile courts?
Suggests candidates
What is nominating commission?
Deals with disputes like contracts/divorce
What is civil law?
Custody/property disputes
What is civil law?
Formal charge from a grand jury
What is an Indictment?
Handle minor city cases
What are magistrates?
Why mixed?
What is appointed then elected?