Judicial Branch
Justices are appointed for?
Life!
Daily Double :
What are the 5 things entitled in the 1st amendment
Speech, Press, Religion, Assembly (gather), Petition (protest)
On average children ask this many questions per day (closest wins)
73
Daily Double:
8th amendment prevents
cruel and unusual punishment
This amendment is seen as the key to civil rights that includes equal protection and due process
14th Amendment
The concept of beyond reasonable doubt means...
No doubt you did the crime. Need unanimous decision to charge with a crime
How does freedom of speech differ from symbolic speech
Symbolic speech is not spoken
You lose up to 30 percent of your taste buds during this.....probably explains why the food is so bad
What is an airplane ride
What does the 4th amendment protect you from?
Unreasonable searches and seizures...Need a warrant or probable cause..Otherwise it's_______
What does the equal protection clause mean?
all laws must be equally applied to all (no discrimination)
Describe the process for one to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice
Appointed by the POTUS, Confirmed with majority vote by the senate
How does the free exercise clause differ from the establishment clause
Free exercise: We have freedom to exercise and believe in any religion
Establishment clause: Gov't cant establish an official religion or tend to favor one
This space rangers catch phrase "To infinity and beyond"...also Mr. Hess's favorite childhood character
Who is Buzz Lightyear
How does the 5th amendment protect YOU from the government list 3
Double Jeopardy, Grand Jury, DUE PROCESS (courts have to follow legal procedures), don't have to self incriminate, eminent domain
List 2 historic laws and/or cases supporting women's rights
19th Amendment, Civil Rights Act of 64, Title 9, Griswold v Connecticut
Describe how a Federal case gets to the Supreme Court (Federal Courts Side) including how many justices need to agree to hear the case.
District Courts, Court of Appeals, SCOTUS (rule of 4)
What has the SCOTUS ruled in regards to students free speech?
You have rights, can't interfere with learning environment
This President went partially blind in his left eye after a boxing match in the Whitehouse basement
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
What was established in Gideon v. Wainwright..upholds your 6th amendment
have the assistance of Counsel for defense
What are 2 historic laws and/or cases that supported civil rights in the 50's and 60's specifically for African Americans in the south
Brown v Board, Civil Rights Act of 64, 24th Amendment, Voting Rights Act of 65
How do Judicial activist differ from judges with a judicial restraint point of view
Activist: Modern day interpretation, typically lean liberal, write the wrongs of social past
Originalist: original intent as found fathers wrote. Change through laws not courts
What is NOT covered by the 1st amendment list ALL 7 (Person with the most wins)
Libel, Slander, Fighting Words, obscenity, Prior Restraint, false advertising and seditious speech
Scotland's national animal...
What is a unicorn
What is covered in your Miranda rights (specifics)?
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
Final Jeopardy :How do civil liberties differ from civil rights
Liberties protect all against the gov...civil rights protect you/individuals from discrimination