Criminal Law
Who reviews the evidence and decides whether the states have enough evidence to charge someone with a crime?
The Grand Jury.
What crime involves violence?
A Felony.
What is an agreement that creates mutual obligations that are enforceable by law?
A Contract Law.
A trial for both civil and criminal cases is called?
Petit Jury.
What amendment forbids " double jeopardy"?
The 5th amendment.
A failure to exercise appropriate with specified circumstances?
Negligence.
What amendment protects us citizens from cruel and unusual punishment?
The 8th Amendment.
What amendment defends the right of criminal defendants?
The 6th Amendment.
What party initiates a lawsuit before court?
The Plaintiff
What gives the supreme and federal courts the authority to interpret the constitution?
The Judicial Rewiew.
What amendment relates to the New jersey vs. TLO case?
The 4th amendment.
The person accused in court of law is called?
The defendant.
What rule prevents the government from using evidence gathered in violation of the constitution?
The Exclusionary Rule.
What doubt is is not based on purely on speculation?
Reasonable Doubt.
Eliminate unlawful discrimination among applicants, and prevent discrimination in the future is called?
Affirmative Action.
What law pertains to " persons,things,and relationships that develop among them?
Civil Law.