Chapter 1
highest law of the land
US Constitution
agreement or contract between countries
treaty
a way to influence the lawmaking process by convincing lawmakers to vote as you want them to
fed judges are impeached by who
congress
judges who disagree with the court's decision may issue a ________
dissenting opinion
Our hearts were ringin'
In the key that our souls were singin'
As we danced in the night, remember
How the stars stole the night away, oh, yeah
september - earth,wind,fire
20/20, 20/20 vision
Cupid hit me, cupid hit me with precision
I wonder if you look both ways
When you cross my mind (Yeah), I said, I said
see you again - Tyler, The Creator
A basic principle of our constitutional system. It limits government to powers provided to it by the people
Limited Government
many laws that you have to follow are created by ______ agencies
government
what year did women get to vote?
fed judges are appointed by who?
president
Local county/city law
Ordinance
Day after day I'm more confused
Yet I look for the light through the pouring rain
You know that's a game that I hate to lose
And I'm feelin' the strain
Ain't it a shame
Drift away - Uncle Kracker
My left stroke just went viral
Right stroke put lil' baby in a spiral
Soprano C, we like to keep it on a high note
It's levels to it, you and I know
HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar
branch of government that makes laws
Legislative branch
what the lawmakers who passed a law wanted the law to mean.
legislative intent
lobbying is protected under which amendment
1st
supreme court case in which the precedent was "separate but equal"
plessy v ferguson
When an appeals court decides a case, it issues a written opinion or ruling called
precedent
Oh, when I look back now
That summer seemed to last forever
And if I had the choice
Yeah, I'd always wanna be there
Those were the best days of my life
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
'Cause great scenes might be great
But I love your bloopers
And perfect's for the urgent
Baby I want forever
Caroline - Amine
the branch of government that interprets law
Judicial Branch
The process in which one country asks another country to surrender a suspected/convicted criminal
extradition
the removal of an elected official from office by a vote of the people
recall
which two amendments grants the right to trial by jury
6th 7th
Opposing lawyers question each prospective juror to discover any prejudices or preconceived opinions on the case
voir dire
Josie's on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I want to say
You know I like my girls a little bit older
Your Love - The Outfield
Can't keep my hands to myself
Think I'll dust 'em off, put 'em back up on the shelf
In case my little baby girl is in need
Am I coming out of left field?
feel it still - Portugal. The man
The division of powers between the branches of government
Separation of Power
what was the government agency created in response to 9/11
TSA
what are the 3 requirements to be able to vote
18, citizen, resident
Each attorney is allowed limited numbers of peremptory challenges, what cant they base their removals on?
race
only get paid if they win. But they will usually take from 30% to 60% of the settlement.
contingency fee
Highway run
Into the midnight sun
Wheels go round and round
You're on my mind
Faithfully - Journey
'Round your city, 'round the clock
Everybody needs you
No, you can't make everybody equal
Although you got beaucoup family
You don't even got nobody bein' honest with you
Breathe 'til I evaporated
My whole body see through
Nights - Frank Ocean