I'm Just a Bill
A rough draft of a law.
Bill
Deciding a case which will influence decisions in future cases.
Precedent
Asking a higher court to review a lower court's verdict.
Appeal
The person suing in a Civil suit.
Plaintiff.
Type of Evidence: Tax return
Documentary
The Constitution
Ethical Trait: Doing what is right, even if there are personal consequences for you.
Integrity
A trial with only a judge and no jury.
Bench
The person(s) bringing charges about in a Criminal Case.
Prosecution
Type of Evidence: Reenactment of the Crime
Demonstrative
Term for a law passed by a legislative body and signed by an executive official.
Statute
Branch of government involving the court system.
Judicial
With 9 members, it is the highest court in the land.
Supreme Court
In a Civil Case, who has the burden of proof?
Plaintiff.
Type of Evidence: Witness Statement
Testimonial
Laws passed by a government agency.
Administrative Law.
Legal System that exists in the United States; opponents bring the facts before the court.
Adversary System
"We only have 6 months left to file charges against our employer, otherwise it will be too late!"
Statute of Limitations
...the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury... is a right protected by which amendment?
6th
Type of Evidence: Fingerprints
Real
William the Conqueror developed the system of common law in which year?
1066
Stare Decisis
When a jury is isolated from the public for the length of the trial to remove any public influence or bias.
Sequester
Which group decides if there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial?
Grand Jury
Evidence that infers someone did something, but it does not prove they did it.
Circumstancial