Rights of the Accused
This amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
This is a formal accusation that someone has committed a crime.
What is an indictment?
This case established judicial review.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
A formal charge issued by a grand jury.
What is an indictment?
This type of case involves crimes against society.
What is criminal law?
This amendment guarantees the right to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
This is when a suspect is formally charged and enters a plea.
What is an arraignment?
This case required police to inform suspects of their rights.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
The decision made by a jury in a trial.
What is a verdict?
This type of case involves disputes between individuals.
What is civil law?
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
This agreement allows a defendant to plead guilty for a lesser sentence.
What is a plea bargain?
This case guaranteed the right to an attorney.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
A lawyer appointed to defend someone who cannot afford one.
What is a public defender?
The burden of proof in criminal cases is this high standard.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the Eighth Amendment?
This is a written order requiring a person to appear in court.
What is a subpoena?
This case applied the exclusionary rule to the states.
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
The person who brings a case against another in court.
What is the plaintiff?
The burden of proof in civil cases is this lower standard.
What is preponderance of the evidence?
This legal principle means a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
What is presumption of innocence?
This is the process where a higher court reviews a lower court’s decision.
What is an appeal?
This case established the “clear and present danger” test.
What is Schenck v. United States?
The person accused of committing a crime.
What is the defendant?
The punishment in civil cases is usually this.
What are damages?