Court Cases
What court case provided for the right to remain silent?
Miranda v. Arizona
9
How many district courts are there in NC?
3
This concept gives the courts the power to strike down local or state laws that are considered unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
This is considered a decision that reverses an original court ruling?
appellate jurisdiction
Which court case established the concept of "fruit of the poison tree" or exclusionary rule?
Mapp v. Ohio
What person nominates a Federal Supreme Court Justice?
President
District
This concept gives officers the authority to make an arrest/search?
probable cause
This is a decision by the majority of judges on the Supreme Court
majority opinion, holding, opinion (legally binding)
This court case established that poor defendants have a right to a lawyer?
If a judge is found to be corrupt in their practice then they are susceptible to ......?
impeachment
How many appeals courts are there within the U.S.?
12
This is a term used to describe the norms within society that are created from past rulings?
precedent
This is where a decision has been made within the original trial?
original jurisdiction
Which court case established the SC's power to judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
This is the term limit for a Supreme Court Justice?
Life
How many judges are on each panel at the appeals level to hear a original ruling?
3
This term means the standard for evidence that is LOWER than probable cause? Used to search students at school
reasonable suspicion
Paperwork filed asking the Supreme Court to review the case
writ of certiorari
This court case established the public safety exemption to Miranda warning rules
New York v. Quarles
This group votes on whether or not to approve a nominee for the Supreme Court?
Senate
What is the court in NC where you would be tried for a state felony?
Superior Court
This is the idea that if you will receive fair treatment within the legal system?
due process
This is a decision made by a judge that disagrees with the majority?
dissenting opinion