Laws and Value
A law against murder supports which value in society
Moral Value
What are the two parties in a criminal case?
Prosecution (state) and defendant
The division in government forming three branches of government
Separation of Powers
Does the U.S. use an inquisitional or adversarial trial system?
Adversarial
What is the name of the former NFL star who was found not guilty of the murder of his ex-wife in criminal court, but guilty in civil court?
OJ Simpson
A tax law supports which value in society
Economic Values
What is the burden of proof for a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
The courts ability to review laws and declare them unconstitutional
Judicial Review
Who presides over trials and has the duty of protecting the rights of those involved?
Judge
John and Jane go to divorce court. Will this case be held in state court or federal court?
State
A law requiring voting would be follow which value?
Political Value
Criminal charges are divided into what two categories?
Felonies and misdemeanors
The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
The process of examining potential jurors is called?
Voir Dire
Von Miller of Colorado was hit by a clueless driver named Patrick Mahomes of Missouri. Miller sues Mahomes for $100,000 for damages to his Ferrari. Will this case be settled in state court or federal court?
Federal Court
A law requiring all students to earn an education is a ______________
Societal Value
Most criminal cases are not settled in trials but rather by what?
Plea bargains
A presidents power to reject laws passed by congress
Veto
What is the purpose of appeals courts?
Rehear your case if an error of law was made.
A law made by a local government
An Ordinance
The Supreme Law of the land is ____________
The U.S. Constitution
Describe how someone could be guilty in civil court, but innocent in criminal court.
Burden of proof is different.
Congress's power to check the president and potentially remove them from office
Impeachment
When a justice is in the minority of a decision they can write why they disagree. This is known as a ____________
Dissenting opinion
Who are the two parties in a civil trial
Plaintiff and Defendants