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Federal Courts
The Supreme Court
Supreme Court Cases
Civil Something
Justice is Served
100
Courts below the Supreme Court
What is the Inferior Courts
100
the ability to determine the constitutionality of governmental action
What is judicial review
100
4th Amendment: Unlawful Search and Seizure. Arresting based on evidence seized during a search with out a warrant.
What is Mapp v. Ohio
100
where most of the civil liberties are located
What is the 1st Amendment
100
The government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does
What is due process
200
• Relevant precedent • Text of the Constitution • Judicial philosophy
What are factors that decide a case
200
the main way a case reaches the Supreme Court
What is on appeal
200
5th Amendment: Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self-Incrimination, Due Process. Not formally read his rights.
What is Miranda v. Arizona
200
those positive acts of government that make constitutional guarantees a reality for all
What is civil rights
200
4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments
What is the rights of the accused
300
Judges should interpret and apply provisions in the Constitution and laws in light of ongoing changes in conditions and values
What is judicial activism
300
Written by one or more judges who disagree with the decision of the majority
What is a dissenting opinion
300
10th Amendment: Powers not specifically given to the Federal government are reserved to the states. Tax on a federal bank.
What is Marbury v. Madison
300
guarantees of the safety of persons, opinions, and property from the arbitrary acts of government
What are civil liberties
300
Investigation and arrest
What is the first step in a criminal proceeding
400
Judges should decide cases based on the original intent of the Framers or creator, or on precedent
What is judicial restraint
400
Announces Court’s decision in a case and sets out the reasoning upon which it is based
What is the majority opinion
400
Raises the question, safety & security or civil liberties
What is the USA PATRIOT Act
400
The prosecution and the defense present their cases and a decision is rendered.
What is a trial
500
Two types of Inferior Courts
What are Constitutions Courts and Special Courts
500
a. Allows the lower court ruling to stand b. Sends the case back to lower court for reconsideration c. Decides the case
What is courses the Supreme Court may take in choosing a case
500
Another time when America where ethic profiling was high and safety took precedence of civil liberties
What is Japanese Internment following the attack on Pearl Harbor
500
Present at a preliminary hearing to decide if there is enough evidence to issue a formal criminal charge.
What is a grand jury