Vocabulary
What is codified?
Mean the "Great Charter"
Magna Carta
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
True / False : The code of Hammurabi was the first set of codified laws.
True
what is the average length of a marathon?
26 miles
What are ethics?
the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions
When was the Magna Carta?
1215
What is the 8th amendment?
No cruel or unusual punishment
Where was Hammurabi the king?
Babylon (Modern Day Iraq)
In which sport do teams compete to win the Stanley Cup?
Hockey
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions during the lawmaking process
What is a compromise?
The introductory section of the Magna Carta is known as this just like the intro to the U.S. Constitution
The Preamble
True / False : The 6 amendment is the right to remain silent/double jeopardy, right to due process
False
How many laws are in the Code of Hammurabi?
282
How many innings is in a MLB baseball game?
9 innings
What is affirm?
When the appellate court decides no mistake was made
Why was the Great Council so important?
Because it kept the king from over using his power in an unfair way.
When was the document ratified?
1788
Why is Hammurabi remembered?
Because his law code was one of the first.
How many points do you play to in volleyball?
25
Here, the defendant is formally advised of the charges and take an initial plea
What is Arraignment?
What was the main way the king over used his power?
He would collect taxes from people and raise taxes even higher.
What codified law document did The Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
True / False: The code created minimum wage for workers.
True
Who has the most touchdown passes in NFL history?
Tom Brady