political party’s/elections
Supports liberal doctrines
Democrats
What age can you be able to vote
18 years old
What are civil rights?
given (protected) rights
What does acquitted mean
Not guilty and defendant is released
What is federalism
A system of government in which the same territory is controlled by two levels of the government
Support Conservative doctrines
Republicans
Do you need a voting license?
Yes
What are civil liberties?
Natural rights
Criminal Law types
Larceny
Robbery
Burglary
What is legislative branch
It is made up of the senate and the House of Representatives
Who won the 2016 Presidential Election
Donald Trump
What is the electoral college
A candidate must have 270 electoral votes to become president
What is suffrage?
Right to vote in public
What does getting sued mean
To lose money from a case you lost or was found guilty in
What is executive branch
Headed by governor who is directly elected by the people
How many years can a president serve as The president
8 years
How many electors are in the electoral college
538
What is the 8th amendment
“Excessive bail shall not be required”
The criminal justice process is….
Arrested
Court Hearings
Trail
Verdict and Sentences
What services do counties provide
Register of Deeds
Board of Elections
County Sherriff
What is a primary election
Where the voters select candidates
Who are the top political party’s in elections
Republican and Democrats
What are the rights of the accused
ensure individuals that are accused of crimes have fundamental rights and protection
NC Civil Court cases cost
$5,000-$25,000
What are the roles of the governor
Economic Role
Legislative Role
Judical Role