Criminal Law
Police need it to make an arrest
What is probable cause?
This case protected a suspect’s right to remain silent during police questioning.
What is Miranda v. Arizona
This doctrine prevents someone from being tried twice for the same crime
What is double jeopardy?
This type of law governs agreements made between countries.
What is a treaty?
This US President was impeached twice but never removed from office.
What is Donald Trump?
Amendment that guarantees everyone the right to an attorney
What is the Sixth Amendment?
This landmark case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education
This term refers to an agreement where a defendant pleads guilty for a lesser sentence.
What is a plea bargain?
This principle means that countries have the ultimate authority within their own borders.
What is sovereignty?
This legal principle prevents the government from punishing someone for doing something before it was illegal.
What is ex post facto law?
What is a misdemeanor?
This case established the principle of judicial review, giving courts the power to strike down laws.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This Latin term allows a person to challenge unlawful imprisonment in court
What is Habeas Corpus
This organization was created after World War II to promote peace and cooperation between countries
What is the United Nations?
This political theory argues that international relations are driven by states seeking power, rather than morality or law
What is realism?
An order to appear in court or bring evidence
What is a subpoena?
This case guaranteed the right to a free attorney for defendants who cannot afford one
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
This term describes evidence that cannot be used in court because it was obtained illegally.
What is inadmissible evidence?
This body investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of genocide and war crimes.
This amendment lowered the US voting age to 18
What is the 26th Amendment?
This term refers to when a higher court, like the Supreme Court, agrees to review a lower court’s decision.
What is certiorari?
Ruled that corporate funding of independent political broadcasts cannot be limited.
What is Citizens United v. FEC
This term refers to the physical act of committing a crime.
What is actus reus?
These post–World War II trials established that individuals—not just states—can be held accountable for war crimes.
What are the Nuremberg Trials
This US state was the first to allow women to vote.
What is Wyoming?