Voting and Rights
This amendment guaranteed African American men the right to vote.
15th
Which courts handle cases about wills and deaths?
Probate Courts
A court decision on a legal question that guides decisions in future similar cases.
Precedent
gives the first opening statement in the trial steps listed
The prosecutor
The length of 1 Mile in meters
1609m
In what year were women granted the right to vote in the U.S.?
1920
The court that handles small monetary disputes and often simpler procedures
Small claims courts
A method to influence lawmaking by convincing lawmakers to vote as you want.
Lobbying
During a trial, after a prosecutor’s direct examination, what usually happens next
Cross-examination by the defense
The highest grossing film in history
Avatar
List the three requirements a person must meet to be eligible to vote
18+, US Citizen, Resident of the US
Which court uses the UCMJ?
Military Courts
Information shared with your attorney must not be disclosed without permission.
attorney-client privileged
What comes after closing statements by the defendant
Rebuttal
This former president is best known for his "Great Society"
Lyndon B Johnson
Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?
26th
What is the difference between a judge and a justice?
Judges serve in lower courts; justices serve on the supreme court level
A fee arrangement where the lawyer is paid a percentage (commonly 30–60%) of the settlement only if they win.
Contingency Fee
What is the final step listed in the trial process before the case is concluded
Verdict
This popular role playing game has heavy influence on a popular Netflix show.
Dungeons and Dragons
Explain why residency/registration is required to vote and how it helps the election process
Residency/registration ensures voters are eligible in a particular precinct, prevents fraud, and helps officials assign the correct ballot and polling location
The type of court that deals with legal matters related to Native American tribes
Tribal Court
means laws are present, clear, understood, fairly enforced, and no one is above the law
Rule of Law
Who has the job of instructing the jury on the legal matters of the trial
Judge
This NBA team is known for an altercation coined "malice at the palace"
Detroit Pistons