Civil Justice System
In civil law, this occurs when someone fails to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another person.
What is negligence?
Passed in 1937, this law effectively prohibited marijuana by imposing heavy taxes and strict regulations on its sale and possession.
What is the Marijuana Tax Act?
The origins of the Western legal profession can be traced back to this ancient civilization, known for developing early legal codes and advocates.
What is ancient Rome?
This area of law sets the fundamental structure and limitations of the government in the United States, defining powers and protecting rights.
What is Constitutional Law?
This amendment protects the right of individuals to keep and bear arms.
What is the Second Amendment?
This amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases and prevents courts from overturning a jury’s findings of fact.
Created in 1973, this federal agency is responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws and combating drug trafficking in the United States.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
Founded in 1878, this national organization aims to improve the legal profession, set professional standards, and promote justice in the United States.
What is the American Bar Association (ABA)?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantee individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and the right to a fair trial.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Passed in 1972, this federal law regulates the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters and sets water quality standards to protect public health and the environment.
What is the Clean Water Act?
This pre-trial legal process allows both parties to obtain evidence, documents, and witness information from the opposing side.
What is discovery?
In 1982, this U.S. president officially declared a “War on Drugs,” significantly increasing federal funding for drug enforcement and prevention
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This critical lawyering skill involves identifying and analyzing a client's story and picking out ambiguity
What is issue spotting?
Created as the first branch of government by the Constitution, this body is primarily responsible for making national laws
What is Congress?
Many federal judges serve for life, and the only way to remove them is through this constitutional process.
What is impeachment?
These courts resolve disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving accidents, property claims, contract battles, civil rights violations, and fraud, rather than criminal charges.
What is Civil Courts?
In 1996, California became the first state to legalize this for medical purposes through a voter initiative
This long-standing tradition encourages lawyers to provide free legal services to those who cannot afford representation.
What is pro bono?
This concept describes the process by which people interpret their experiences by using legal categories and understanding their rights and obligations
What is legal consciousness?
This law prohibited discrimination in public places, provided for the integration of schools and other public facilities, and made employment discrimination illegal
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
This occurs when a person fails to show up in court as required, forcing the court to take action to enforce its judgment
What is a Default Judgement?
In colonial America, the government encouraged the production of this plant for making rope, sails, and clothing.
What is hemp?
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, and legal counsel in criminal prosecutions.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
Passed in 1990, this federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public services, and public accommodations.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
This legal principle, existing under English Common Law, protects individuals from unlawful detention by requiring that a person under arrest be brought before a judge or court.
What is Habeas Corpus?