Civil vs. Criminal Law
Plaintiff
The person who brings a lawsuit in a civil case
Judge
The official who presides over court proceedings.
Constitution
The supreme law of the United States.
In Back to the Future, what type of car is the time machine?
A DeLorean
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
Defendant
The person who is accused or being sued in court.
Jury
A group of citizens who determine facts and reach a verdict.
Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments protecting individual freedoms.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What is the most common eye color in humans?
Brown
Misdemeanor
A less serious crime, like petty theft.
Due Process
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system.
Separation of Powers
Division of government into three branches.
The destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD was done by what volcano?
Mt. Vesuvius
What are the three types of rock?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
Felony
A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
Sentence
The punishment given to someone found guilty.
Checks and Balances
Each branch’s power to limit/control the others.
What are the names of the four Hogwarts houses?
Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The high standard of proof required in criminal cases.
Appellate Court
A higher court that reviews decisions from lower courts.
Judicial Review
The power of courts to strike down unconstitutional laws.
What is the only continent without an active volcano?
Australia
What color was Mr. Buff's shirt yesterday?
Lilac (or western cardigan)