Gov't, Laws, & Crimes

Federalism

100

I can veto bills and command the armed forces, yet I’m checked by a group that can impeach. Who am I? 

President (Federal)

200

I am your mayor. What level do I serve at?

Local

300

I am your governor. Over what jurisdiction do I serve?

Missouri (state)

400

I am your Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives. For what part of the country do I make laws?

ALL (Federal)

500

I’m the highest court in the land, interpreting laws with a gavel in hand. Who am I?

Supreme Court (Federal)

Branches of Gov't

100

I replace my members every 2 to 6 years. I draft the rules that guide the land, with many voices raising a hand. What branch am I?

Legislative

200

I use plenty of departments to serve my purposes; I can't make the laws but I can execute the policies. Which branch am I?

Executive

300

I am someone who interprets laws, but I’m not a police officer. Who am I?

Judge (Judicial)

400

I have the power to create laws, but I am not a king. I’m made up of two houses; what am I?

Congress (Legislative)

500

When there's a conflict or someone's in doubt, I step in to figure things out. Which branch am I?

Judicial

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100

I am the element of a crime that shows the person meant to commit the crime. What am I?

DOUBLE POINTS for the Latin term

Intent

Latin: Mens rea

200

I am the foundation of laws, yet I am not a building. I guide how justice should be served. What am I?

Constitution

300

I can be a crime or a tactic, but in court, I am often the truth. What am I?

Evidence

400

I am the system of shared power between the branches of government and 'levels' of federal, state, and local powers. What am I?

Federalism

500

A person breaks a contract. The injured party can come to me to seek restitution. What am I?

Civil court

Elements of a Crime

100

I am the crime that takes what's yours by force or threat of force. What am I?

Robbery

200

I am the intentional stealing of someone else's property. What am I?

Larceny (theft)

300

I am the difference between murder and manslaughter. I refer to the evil intent. What am I?

Malice aforethought

400

A promise was made, but not kept true. I tricked you into giving what's yours by false words or clever scheme. What crime am I?

Fraud

500

I burn and crackle, lit aflame and crackling with intent to match. What crime am I?

Arson

Common Felonies & Misdemeanors

100

You took me off the shelf and slipped me into your bag without paying. What crime am I? Am I a felony or misdemeanor?

Shoplifting (petty theft, unless over $750 in Missouri)

200

I am killing with malice aforethought. What am I? Am I a felony or misdemeanor?

Murder, FELONY

300

I am the significant effort (but failure to complete) to commit a crime. What am I? Am I a felony or misdemeanor?

Attempt (depends on the crime)

400

I am the act of lying on oath and represent a corruption of the justice system's integrity. What am I? Am I a felony or misdemeanor?

Perjury (Felony)

500

I am the negligent homicide when the driver kills someone with a car specifically. What am I? Am I a felony or misdemeanor?

Vehicular homicide (felony)