Laws
The system of rules that a society uses to maintain order and protect people’s rights.
Law
The part of government (Congress) that makes laws.
Legislative Branch
Laws created by state governments that apply only within that state.
State Law
The first ten amendments to the Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
Bill of Rights
The highest law in the United States that outlines how government works and lists people’s rights.
Constitution
The branch of law that deals with disputes between individuals or businesses, usually over money or responsibilities.
Civil Law
The part of government (President and agencies) that enforces and carries out laws.
Executive Branch
Laws created by the national government that apply to the entire country
Federal Law
The constitutional amendment that protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
First Amendment
Reasonable evidence that suggests a crime has been or is being committed, allowing police to take action.
Probable Cause
The branch of law involving crimes against society, where the government prosecutes someone for breaking the law.
Criminal Law
The part of government (courts) that interprets laws and decides if they are constitutional.
Judicial Branch
Agreements and rules that guide how countries interact with each other.
International Law
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
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Moral principles that help people decide what is right or wrong.
Ethics
Laws that are written and passed by a legislative body, like Congress or a state legislature.
Statutes
What common app is involved in many legal cases because people screenshot everything?
Snapchat
Which amendment is actually the most litigated (debated) in courts?
1st
What amendment allows people to “keep and bear arms”?
2nd
A person who reports illegal or unethical behavior within an organization.
Whistleblower
Legal rules created by court decisions that future judges must follow.
Case Law / Precedent
What is the person being accused of a crime called?
defendant
What do we call the person who brings a lawsuit?
plaintiff
Which amendment gives you the right to remain silent?
5th
Which amendment gives equal protection under the law?
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