The Federalists
The Federalists felt that this document was sufficient and didn't need to add anything to it.
The U.S. Constitution
This document was the first form of government the United States had.
The Articles of Confederation
This is the highest law in the land
The U.S. Constitution
In this type of court trial, the jury only decides if someone is "at fault" and needs to pay someone.
Civil Cases
Everyone is equal under the law, No one is above the law.
The Federalists wanted this level of government to be strong to replace it being weak under the Articles of Confederation.
The Federal Government (Central government).
Under the Articles of Confederation, there was only one branch of government, which branch was it?
The Legislative branch
This type of Law only deals with the military.
Military Law
Why is it important to have juries made up of American citizens?
To prevent Government oppression of the accused.
This document encouraged the colonists to support the war for independence.
Common Sense
Which group of people are we talking about?
The Federalists
This Document replaced the Articles of Confederation as America's governmental document.
The U.S. Constitution
This type of law deals with crimes that are broken.
Criminal Law
True or False
Citizens are required to serve on a jury?
True
The Judeo-Christian value of Ethical ideas of Justice, What is it?
The idea is that laws are based on ethics and that those who are "good" are rewarded and those who are "bad are punished.
The US Constitution Created two more of these to add to the one under the Articles of Confederation.
Two more branches of government (Executive branch and Judicial branch)
Under the Articles of Confederation, they had most of the power, giving the central government very little.
These kinds of laws are based on customs, traditions, and principles established by the courts.
Common law
In this type of trial, a jury finds someone "guilty" or "innocent"
Criminal Trial
This document influenced America's principle of self-governance.
The Mayflower Compact.
To persuade Americans to support the US Constitution the Federalists published these papers in support of the US Constitution.
The Federalist papers
This Event showed Americans that a new form of governemt was needed.
Shay's Rebellion
This type of law deals with minors or those under 18.
Juvenile Law.
Name one requirement to serve on a jury.
Must be 18
Must be able to understand English
Must live in the jurisdiction of the court the case is taking place in
Must not have any prior felonies
These were the self-governing city-states in Ancient Greece
Polis