Civil Law
This type of law deals with injuries or harm caused by one person to another.
Tort Law
Yes or no, Criminal law is when someone commits a crime like robbing a bank
yes
What amendment did McDonald v. Chicago argue
the 2nd amendment, right to bear arms
What is the 1st amendment
guarantees fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
How old do you have to be to become president
35
This law deals with ownership, land use, and rights over physical or intellectual items.
Property Law
Describe the federal system in the United States
POWER IS DIVIDED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE STATE
This Supreme Court case established judicial review.
Marbury v Madison
what is the 2nd amendment
Protects the right to keep and bear arms
What are the two main political Parties
Republican and Democrat
This law covers marriage, divorce, custody, and adoption.
Family Law
Describe an authoritarian government
PEOPLE HAVE ZERO POWER, THEY USE VIOLENCE AS THREATS, GOVERNMENT ALWAYS BREAKS THE LAW, NO INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
This case ruled that the president is not above the law and must turn over evidence
Nixon v United States
what is the 4th amendment
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be supported by probable cause.
Which department enforces immigration laws and prosecutes federal crimes?
Department of Justice
This law deals with agreements that people or businesses make.
Contract Law
What is the purpose of the preamble
it describes the purpose of the Constitution
Which TWO court cases dealt with issues regarding student rights
Tinker v. Des Moines
New Jersey v. TLO
what is the 8th amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
How many topics do special interest groups usually focus on
1
What is the difference between a defendant and plaintiff
the defendant is the one who the charges are against and the plaintiff is the one who put the charges on the person
what is checks and balances
CHECKS AND BALANCES MAKES SURE ONE RANCH OF THE GOVERNMENT DOESN’T GET MORE POWER THEN THE OTHER
Describe the Plessy v Ferguson case
Separate but equal. As long as people have facilities its considered equal
what is the 5th amendment
Guarantees rights to due process, protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and requires just compensation for taken property.
What is bicameral legislation
a lawmaking body composed of two separate chambers, houses, or assemblies