Court Cases
Dred Scott Case determined
Slaves did not have rights and therefore could not use the legal system.
A Judge must make decisions without ___.
Bias
What does "OYEZ OYEZ OYEZ" mean?
"all hear" / starting of supreme court
What is more serious? (misdemeanor / felony)
Felony
Illegally acquired evidence from being used against you. No illegal search and seizure.
A Supreme court judge will serve for how long?
Life / Retirement
What is the Supreme Court's Rule of Four?
What has a higher burden of proof? (criminal or civil)
Criminal
What case desegregated the schools?
Brown v. Board
Who appoints Supreme Court Judges
The President
What place does America Rank in terms of litigious countries?
5th
What is Jurisdiction?
Which president was involved in a case against the United States, where he was forced to hand over tapes as evidence in a congressional investigation?
President Richard Nixon
What government body decided what cases the supreme court hears?
The Supreme Court
What is Judicial Restraint?
Allowing other branches to do their jobs without interfering / Being careful with the court's power over interpreting laws or constitution
What type of court re-tries cases that a plaintiff or defendant believes there has been injustice involved in?
Appellate court / court of appeals
Judicial Review
What additional Responsibilities does the Chief Justice have over the other 8 justices? (at least 1)
They serve as the head of the Judicial Branch, manage the logistics of the Supreme Court, and preside over presidential impeachment trials.
What is Unique about Justice Clarence Thomas?
He barely talks
What type of Case can never result in Jail time?
Civil