Rule of Law
The law is open and visible to the public. What term describes this statement?
Transparency
Basic laws that apply to all societies, such as individuals have inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property
Natural Law
Florida has a ______ court system and it was created by the Florida State Constitution
4
How many steps are in the criminal trial process?
7
A set of rules, procedures, and institutions that govern a community
Legal System
How many principles are government officials required to follow?
5
Law based on prior court decisions
Case Law
Hears both civil & criminal cases in one specific county
Handle misdemeanors & civil cases of less than $15,000
County, Circuit, or Florida District Court of Appeals?
County Court
What is the first step in the process?
Jury Selection
A direction issued by a court or a judge requiring a person to do or not to do something
Court Order
What is the definition of Rule of Law?
No one is above the law, regardless of their position.
Laws based on the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, and the state constitutions
Constitutional Law
Five courts hear appeals from circuit courts
No trials & no juries
Florida District Court of Appeals
During Sentencing, the _________________ decides what the punishment will be.
Judge
Authority to be the first courts in which cases are heard
Original Jurisdiction
What happens in a society without the Rule of Law?
a. There is more equality
b. The economy grows faster
c. There is more stability
d. Powerful people can act without consequences
d. Powerful people can act without consequences
Laws that are passed by legislatures, also known as statues
Statutory Law
There are 20 across FL and they deal with a specific region of the state
Handle felonies, civil cases over $15,000 and family law
Hear appeals from County courts
County, Circuit, or Florida District Court of Appeals?
Circuit Courts
The defendant has the right to ______________ the ________________
appeal
verdict
Power to review decisions made by lower courts
Appellate Jurisdiction
How does the Rule of Law affect business?
a. It creates uncertainty
b. It provides stable conditions for growth
c. It prevents all business activity
d. It favors certain companies
b. It provides stable conditions for growth
What are the three levels of law?
Local
State
Federal
Has 7 justices, recommended by the Governor, and elected to 6 year terms
Florida Supreme Court
Which side has the "burden of proof", the prosecution or the defense?
Prosecution
An order issued by the US Supreme Court directing a lower court to send up a case record for review
Writ of Certiorari