Constitutional law
This 1st amendment freedom protects symbolic speech.
Freedom of speech
Legal term meaning "guilty mind"
Mens rea
Money awarded to a plaintiff to compensate for injury or loss
compensatory damages
Group of citizens who decide the verdict in a trial.
A jury
A written legal argument submitted to a court
brief
What supreme court case established judicial review in 1803?
Marbury V. Madison
defense claiming the person was forced to commit a crime due to threat of harm?
Duress
The legal duty to act as a reasonable person would in the same situation
Duty of care
When the prosecution fails to prove guilt, the verdict must be this.
Not guilty
The power of a court to hear a case and make a decision.
Jurisdiction
The 14th amendment clause used to apply the bill of rights to states.
Due process clause or equal protection
Crime of lying under oath
Perjury
This tort occurs when someone intentionally touches another person without consent
battery
Formal questioning of potential jurors to determine bias.
Voir dire
Latin term meaning "let the decision stand" used for precedent.
Stare decisis
This standard of review is used for laws that discriminate based on race
Strict scrutiny
What is required before police can search your home under the 4th amendment?
What is a warrant or probable cause?
legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for employees' actions on the job.
respondeat superior
Motion claiming the other side has no evidence and the judge should rule immediately
motion for summary judgement or directed verdict.
Latin for "friend of court" a non-party who submits arguements.
amicus curiae
constitutional principle that says the federal government only has powers specifically granted to it
Limited government or enumerated powers
Supreme court case that requires police to inform suspects of their rights.
Miranda V. Arizona
the standard of proof repuired to win a civil case
preponderance of evidence
Rule that excludes illegally obtained evidence from trial.
Exclusionary rule
Latin term meaning "guilty act" the physical component of a crime.
Actus reus