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How many Electoral Votes does NC have?
16
What goes off of each states electoral number to determine the president?
Electoral College
List one of the regulation agencies
-FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
-FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
What is the name of the person being accused of the crime?
Defendant
What is the name of the person accusing someone of a crime?
Prosecution
Who determines question of law?
Judge
Who determines questions of facts?
Jury
What are 3 things the law does?
Interpret Law
Settle Disputes
Create Expectations
Where Does US Law Come From?
Medieval
Constitution
Serves as President of the Senate
Vice President
What type of law is Clear and convincing and Punishment is usually monetary fines?
Civil
What type of law is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt and Purpose is to impose Punishment
Criminal
What are the 4 main characteristics of the federal court?
Separated from other branches
Top of the food chain
Perform judicial reviews
Appointed for life
The highest court in the land.
Supreme Court
The U.S. Congress is made up of what two parts?
House of Representatives and Senate
What is the Criminal Trial procedure?
Investigation
Arrest
Trial
Sentencing
What is the Civil Trial procedure?
Complaint
Answer
Settlement Conference
Trial
What are the three types of law?
Criminal, Civil, Public
There are how many Supreme Court Justices?
9
The President’s duties are to:
Enforce federal laws and recommend
new ones
Serve as commander in chief of the
Armed Forces – Army, Navy,
Air Force and Marines
Meet with leaders of other countries
What day is the presidential election held?
The First Tuesday AFTER the first Monday of November
What are the 5 factors to consider if Miranda is needed
The language or tone used when initially speaking to suspect
The physical surrounding or location of questioning
Duration of questioning
Evidence of Guilt
Degree of pressure used to detain suspect
What are the two different types of courts in civil law?
Trial and Appeal
What are the requirements to be a US Senator?
Be at least 30 years old
Be a U.S. citizen for the past 9 years
Live in the state you represent
What are the requirements to be a US Representative?
Be at least 25 years old
Be a U.S. citizen for the past 7 years
Live in the state you represent