Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Prevents someone from being tried twice for a crime
What is double jeopardy?
We have courts at both the state and national levels, which means we have this type of court system.
What is a dual court system?
What is the 5th Amendment?
Presents arguments against the defendant's guilt and advocates acquittal (not guilty)
Who is the defense?
What is a type of case usually fought for damages and money?
civil
The Supreme Court decision that requires everyone accused of a crime to be read their rights before questioning
If someone decides to appeal their case from a district court, the case would go to this court.
What is the U.S. Court of Appeals?
Guarantees the right to a speedy trial, jury, and legal counsel
What is the 6th Amendment?
Argues in favor of the defendant's guilt and advocates conviction
Who is the prosecution?
________ are serious crimes (like murder) that are usually punishable by lengthy prison sentences.
Felonies
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial
What is the 6th Amendment?
These 94 courts have original jurisdiction in federal cases and have appeals heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals
U.S. District Courts
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the 4th Amendment?
Listens to evidence and determines guilt or innocence
Who is the jury?
Crimes that may be punished by fines or jail time of less than one year are called...
Power to declare laws unconstitutional
What is judicial review?
The Head of the Supreme Court is
Who is Supreme Court Justice?
Guaranteed women the right to vote
What is the 19th Amendment?
Oversees court proceedings and ensures the law is followed
Who is the judge?
This term is a criminal punishment of being confined in prison
What is incarceration?
What is due process?
There are 9 of them
Who are the Supreme Court Justices?
Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
The person or party who initiates a civil lawsuit
Who is the plaintiff?
The person or party being sued or charged with a crime
Who is the defendant?