Amendments
Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial and counsel
What are the 3 levels of the federal court and what type of jurisdiction do they have?
Supreme Court (both)
Court of Appeals (appellate)
District Court (original)
A case where the law is broken
Criminal Case
How does the Judicial Branch check the Legislative branch?
By reviewing laws to make sure they are constitutional
How many justices are in the Supreme Court?
9
Which amendment protects against unreasonable bail and cruel/unusual punishments
8th Amendment
court that determines if proper procedure has been followed in a case
Appeals Court
A case that involves a type of disagreement between individuals
Civil Case
Term which describes the right of all people to be treated fairly by the courts
Due process
Verdict if Convicted of committing a crime
Guilty
What amendment protects citizens from the NATIONAL government
5th Amendment
Lets say you go on a shoplifting spree down along the east coast what court will handle your case and why?
US District court
(committed misdemeanors in multiple states)
What is the procedure for a civil case? (3)
1. plaintiff files complaint
2. trial (someone wins money)
3. option to appeal
Term for putting someone on trial for the same crime twice (illegal)
double jeopardy
Term referring to the court having the authority to hear and decide the case
jurisdiction
Amendment which protects accused criminals from unlawful search and seizure
4th Amendment
Ms. Tyler was sued for $5,000 dollars and appealed the ruling once, who will hear her case?
District Court
What is the procedure for a criminal case? (5)
1. arrest
2. jail or bail
3. arraignment
4. trial & verdict
5. guilty verdict may appeal
Group of 12 people who decide if someone is guilty or innocent
A Trial Jury
This part of the US Constitution established the Supreme Court
Article III
Which amendment protects citizens from the State and Local government?
14th amendment
What are the different State courts AND what type of jurisdiction do they have? (4)
NC Supreme (both)
NC Court of Appeals (appellate)
Superior Court (both)
District (original)
What trial would take place in a dispute between neighbors over a fenceline
Civil Court
Police officers cannot place you under arrest, be granted a warrant, or search you car without
Probable Cause
This federal act allowed the federal government to create lower courts