Vocabulary
Branches Of Govt
Branches of govt cont'd
Amendments & Vocab
Amendments and vocab cont'd
100
Once an amendment is proposed it then needs to be passed. Another word for "passed" is ??
What is ratified
100
This branch of government collects taxes
What is The Legislative
100
This branch appoints Supreme court justices , federal judges, ambassadors and cabinet members
What is THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH
100
These people don't like the constitution. They fear a strong central government, and they demanded that the constitution include a list iof citizen rights
Who are anti-federalists
100
What is first degree murder? and what's another name for it?
What is an unlawful killing that is both willful and premeditated, meaning that it was committed after planning or "lying in wait" for the victim.
200
To change something in the constitution
What is to "amend"
200
This branch enforces laws
What is Executive branch
200
THI BRANCH ENFORCES THE LAWS
What is eXECUTIVE
200
These people insist the constitution alone is enough to protect citizens rights
Who are federalists
200
what does probable cause mean?
This is the standard by which people acting under the law has the grounds to obtain a warrant for, or as an exception to the warrant requirements for, making an arrest or conducting a personal or property search, etc. when criminal charges are being considered.
300
A system where the national government shares power with state governments
What is Federalism
300
This branch of government can declare laws unconstitutional
What is the judicial branch
300
tHIS BRANCH APPROVES PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS
What is lEGISLATIVE
300
In all criminal prosecutions, the person accused can enjoy the right to a speedy trial. They have a right to know the nature and the cause of the accusation. They have a right to see who is a witness against them, and to have the right to a lawyer for his defense. What amendment is this?
What is the 6th amendment
300
a non-premeditated killing, resulting from an assault in which death of the victim was a distinct possibility. This degree of murder is different from ____ degree murder, which is a premeditated, intentional killing or results from a vicious crime such as arson, rape or armed robbery.
What is 2nd degree murder
400
the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense
What is " Double Jeopardy"
400
This branch of government punishes pirates
What is LEGISLATIVE
400
tHIS BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT DECIDES WHAT A LAW MEANS
What is jUDICIAL BRANCH
400
These are rights not listed in the constitution. and give me an example of 2 rights?
What is the 9th amendment Right to Privacy, rights of the disabled, gay rights, consumer rights, rights to medical care and education, to form unions, protections in the workplace, rights of the unborn, and even a right to be left alone
400
What are two common defenses for ist degree murder
What is Mistaken identity justified homicide-self defense Exercise of Duty Accident or Misfortune Insanity Defense
500
If a criminal flees from one state to another, the state where the crime was committed can request that the criminal be returned to face charges is called
What is extradition
500
This branch of government makes treaties with other countries
What is the executive branch
500
tHIS BRANCH MAKES A STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS EACH YEAR
What is EXECUTIVE
500
In suits of law where the value of a crime is more than $20. You have a right to a trial by jury
What is the 7th amendment
500
There are two levels of this type of murder: voluntary and involuntary. Voluntary includes killing in heat of passion or while committing a felony. Involuntary occurs when a death is caused by a violation of a non-felony, such as reckless driving (called "vehicular ________").
What is manslaughter
M
e
n
u