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Supreme Court Opinions
Types of Law/cases
Criminal Procedure
Civil Procedure
Key Concepts
100
THIS case established the 6th amendment right to a lawyer in all criminal trials.
What is GIDEON V WAINWRIGHT?
100

This type of law most commonly lands in front of the Supreme Court 

What is constitutional law?

100

Crimes concerning espionage and treason are filed in these courts

What are the federal courts?

100

Within a case, the party filing a motion is referred to as this

What is the moving party

100
The idea that everyone has natural rights, including life, liberty, and property, is attributed to THIS social contract philosopher.
Who is JOHN LOCKE?
200

In THIS case the Supreme Court ruled that students in school retain their right to free expression as long as it does not disrupt school activities.

What is TINKER V. DES MOINES?

200

This type of law tends to the matters of a deceased person's property, will, etc.

What is probate law?

200

To reach a verdict, THIS many jurors must agree.

What is all/12/unanimous?

200
The first step in a civil suit is to file THIS.
What is a COMPLAINT?
200
That the President appoints Supreme Court justices but the Senate confirms them is an example of THIS constitutional principle.
What is CHECKS AND BALANCES?
300
Any court ruling that guides future court decisions by clarifying the law is called THIS.
What is a PRECEDENT?
300

Susan sues Sharon for stealing her boyfriend; this is an example of THIS type of law.

What is civil law?

300
At THIS court appearance, the accused must plead either guilty or not guilty.
What is ARRAIGNMENT?
300
Most civil suits never reach trial because the parties reach one of THESE.
What is a SETTLEMENT?
300
THIS is the power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional, established in its 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison.
What is JUDICIAL REVIEW?
400

Brown v. Board overturned THIS precedent/concept, which was established in the courts 1896 ruling of Plessy v. Fergusson.

What is SEPARATE BUT EQUAL.

400

If a car company sells faulty cars and one wants to bring a lawsuit, they are bringing this kind of civil suit.

What are lemon law cases

400

This term is used to describe the the mental state or intent of a person accused of a crime 

What is mens rea?

400

The grounds that someone is able to sue another party are known as this. 

What are causes of action?

400
THIS refers to the authority of a particular court to hear a particular case.
What is JURISDICTION?
500

This case affirmed the concept of the freedom of the press. 

What is NYT v. US

500

Tom Girardi practiced this specific field of law within civil law and what type of lawsuits was he known for?

What is personal injury law and what are class action lawsuits?

500
Many states have enacted THESE laws that require judges to hand down harsh sentences to repeat offenders.
What are THREE STRIKES LAWS?
500

The civil version of double jeopardy is this.

What is res judicata?

500
An individual losing their case at THIS level of the Federal Court system can ask for a rehearing by the Circuit Court of Appeals.
What is DISTRICT court?