The Constitution
How many amendments are in the constitution?
27
what is the highest law of the united states?
the constituion
What is precedent?
A past court decision used to guide future cases
What is the highest court in the united states?
The supreme court
law involving crimes is called what?
Criminal law
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches?
Fourth amendment
what type of law is created by legislatures?
statutory law
What does "stare decisis" mean?
To standby decided cases
What type of courts hear cases first?
Trial courts
Law involving disputes between individuals or businesses is called what?
Civil law
Which amendment includes due process protections?
Fourteenth amendment
what type of law comes from court decisions?
case law
Who interprets the law?
The courts/ judges
What do appellate courts do?
Review decisions of lower courts
What is the burden of proof in criminal cases?
Beyond reasonable doubt
Which amendment says people have right not specifically listed?
Ninth amendment
what type of law is created by goverment agencies?
administrative law
What is jurisdiction?
A courts authority to hear a case
What are federal courts limited to?
Cases involving federal law or the constitution
What is the burden of proof in most civil cases?
Preponderance of the evidence
What are the first ten amendments?
The Bill of Rights
Name the four main sources of law
constitutional, statutory, administrative, and case law
What is a plaintiff?
The person who brings a lawsuit
What is judicial review?
The power to declare laws unconstitutional
A civil wrong causing harm