Constitution
In your first amendment you have the right to freedom of religion, ________, press, assembly, and petition
Speech
the violation of a law in the United States by someone under 18
Juvenile delequency
How many branches of government are there?
3
What are the two sides that argue in a court room?
The Defense and Prosecution
Are teachers aloud to search your backpack?
No, but administrators are allowed to due to the supreme courts ruling on New Jersey v. TLO (1985).
What amendment gives you the right to bear arms?
2nd amendment
a persons who brings a case against another in a court of law
Plaintiff
Name the branches of government
Legislative, Judicial, Executive.
Who decides to press charges on the defendant?
the prosecutor
What is federalism?
A system of checks and balances
How many amendment are in the United States Constitution
27 amendements
a legal document authorizing a police officer or other official to enter and search premises
Search Warrant
What branch is the president apart of?
Executive
What is the purpose of the grand jury?
Determines whether or not to indict a defendant
How many Articles are in the United States Constitution
7
the theory that that someone cannot be guilty of a crime when they were somewhere else when and where a crime occurred
Alibi Defense
What does the Supreme Court do?
The supreme court makes sure that the bills that congress is trying to pass is constitutional.
How many people are in a petit jury?
12
What federal circuit is Texas in?
What year was the bill of rights
1791
what is the act of committing a crime
actus Reus
How many representatives are in the House of Representatives
435
Who is the most powerful person in the courtroom?
The Prosecutor
What is the most litigated amendment?
4rth amendment