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100

This is the right to be free from unwarranted intrusion into personal matters. It is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but has been recognized by the Supreme Court as a fundamental right.

Right to privacy

100

Who is currently the sitting President of The United States?

Joey B

100

This amendment allows a well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Second Amendment

100

This is when the government attempted to censor and prevent newspapers form publishing classified documents during the Vietnam War.

New York Times Co. v. United States

100

This branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws and overseeing the implementation of policies.

Executive Branch

200

This is the legal standard that requires a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime will be found.

Probable cause

200

This famous musician did a concert in Pittsburgh this past February 

Drake

200

Right to have a speedy criminal trial, Right to have a jury in a criminal trial, Right to have a lawyer in a criminal trial

Sixth Amendment

200

These parents were prosecuted for not sending their children to school which conflicted with their religious beliefs.

Wisconsin v. Yoder

200

A court's decision on a matter of law in civil procedure is called?

Holding

300

This is a legal action that ensures a person who is arrested and brought before a judge or court to determine if their detention is lawful.

Write of habeas corpus

300

The freeman of Arakis calls their leader what?

Lisan Al-Ghaib

300

This amendment ensures someone from cruel and unusual punishment

8th amendment

300

Students were suspended for wearing armbands to protest the Vietnam War

Tinker v. Des Moines

300

This court oversees the administration of estates and the distributions of assets of deceased individuals.

Probate Court

400

This is a constitutional protection that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense after they have been acquitted or convicted

Double Jeopardy

400

Who are the state senators that serve the people of PA

John Fetterman & Bob Casey Jr.

400

This amendment ensures that someone has a jury in a civil trial

7th Amendment

400

This dealt with a public school's practice of starting the day with a prayer which was written by the state.

Engel v. Vitale

400

This prevents the government from establishing an official religion.

Establishment Clause

500

This legal document is issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement to search a specific location and seize evidence.

Search Warrant

500

What do you call a bear in the rain?

A drizzly bear

500

You have this right to not have the police search you or your belongings unreasonably or without cause.

Fourth Amendment
500

This man was arrested for handing out anti-draft pamphlets that protested the draft during World War I

Schenck v. United States

500

This concept recognizes that the president's words and actions have significant weight and influence in shaping public opinion

Bully Pulpit