A spoken statement made to hurt a person's character or reputation
What is slander
100
Amendment to the US Constitution which changed the voting age from 18 to 21
What is the 26th amendment.
100
Doing what the rules tell you to do
What is obeying the law
100
This is how governments are usually funded.
What is by taxes.
100
Until you are 18 years old, you are considered this.
What is a minor
200
A printed statement published to deliberately hurt a persons character or reputation
What is libel
200
Father if the 26th amendment.
Who is Jennings Randolph.
200
Citizens who are called on to serve on a jury are called this.
What is jurors
200
Reading newspapers, watching television, talking with other informed citizens, attending or following proceedings of government meetings.
What is various ways citizens stay informed.
200
This is a term that describes a child that has committed an act that if committed by an adult would be a crime
What is a delinquent
300
A court order requiring that a person being held be brought before the court to determine if that person is being held legally
What is writ of habeas corpus
300
Nominating election held several months before a general election to determine who will run in that election
What is a primary election.
300
Number of jurors on a trial jury in a circuit court.
What is 12.
300
Groups of individuals who are interested in one particular issue such as West Virginia Education Association, United Mine Workers, Division of Tourism.
What are Special Interest Groups
300
This is the most common drug used by teenagers in WV
What is alcohol
400
A group of people appointed by the court to determine if there is enough evidence to issue an indictment (formal charges)
What is grand jury
400
an election held to determine who will hold a particular office.
What is a general election
400
Number of jurors in a civil case.
What is 6.
400
These are groups that can give money directly to candidates to influence legislators to favor the groups position
What are PACS (Political Action Committees)
400
This is the percentage that determines a DUI.
What is 0.08%
500
Rules established by courts to protect a persons rights
What is due process
500
An election held to support special funding for such services as schools, police, public transportation.
What is a levy election.
500
Number of jurors on a grand jury.
What is 16.
500
These are people employed by political action committees to present the views of their organizations to legislators.
Who are lobbyists.
500
In WV it is unlawful for anyone under this age to buy tobacco products.