Supreme Court
What is the supreme court?
This is the highest court in the united states
Who is the prosecutor?
This person presents evidence and argues the case for the government in a criminal trial
What is moot court?
This is a simulated court proceeding where students argue constitutional issues
What is an amendment?
The word means a change or addition to the constitution
What is judical review?
The power of the supreme court to declare laws unconstitutional
what is the witness statement?
a written account of events by someone who witnessed them
Who is the petitioner ?
the party who brings the appeal to the moot court, often arguing that a lower decision was wrong
What is the bill of rights?
The first ten amendements
What is the majority opinion?
This is the written explanation of the supreme courts decision in a case
What is direct examination?
When an attorney ask their own witness questions during the trial?
Who is the respondent?
The side that argues the lower court made the correct decision
What does the first amendment protect?
Gives you the right to free speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What is a writ of certiorari?
A petition asking the supreme court to review a lower court decision
What is cross examination?
When a lawyer questions a witness from the other side
What is a justice?
a judge or magistrate, in particular a judge of the Supreme Court of a country or state.
What is the fourth amendment?
The amendment that protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
What is a precedent?
A previous court decision that serves as a rule or guide for future cases
What is impeachment?
An attempt to discredit a witness by showing they have lied or have a motive to lie.
What is a rebuttal?
A rebuttal is your chance to respond to what the other side said, You point out problems in their argument.
What is the fifth amendment?
This amendment says you dont have to testify against yourself in court (miranda rights)