Law Studies EOC

The order of steps to this type of dispute resolution are: intro, story, positions, solutions, revise, and agreement

This civil charge limits free speech. It is spoken lies.

The _________ of 1st degree murder are: 1) the unlawful killing of a human being and 2) with premeditation

This state court hears misdemeanors and felonies. It is the first trial court unless a case is heard in county court.

A crime punishable by less than a year in jail

You need to hire a lawyer when

The following three Amendments expanded civil rights and civil liberties after the Civil War

This amendment lowered the voting age to 18 from 21

This is used to influence the laws, is regulated by the federal/state governments & must register to work in DC

The 4th Amendment, along with the 9th, were used to define privacy rights in this case

Bills dealing with money have to begin here because this part of Congress is more responsive to the will of the people

The Declaration of Independence reflects the goals of our legal system by including,

Which group approved of the Constitution once the Bill of Rights was added?

Genocide (killing a class of people) is an example of this type of violation that would cause the U.S. to cut ties

This crime against property involves larceny with assault and/or battery

The 8th Amendment guarantees that there is no

Who nominates federal judges and how long are their terms?

This civil charge limits free speech. It is written lies.

a defense where a person is threatened by another person with imminent harm if he/she doesn't commit a crime

This crime has several categories, including: non-criminal, 1st/2nd degree murder, manslaughter

This case overturned the separate but equal doctrine that was approve in Plessy v Ferguson

This amendment, the subject of Miranda v Arizona covers the right to remain silent and double jeopardy

The First Amendment guarantees

Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776, this says that the government can be changed to ensure the well-being of society.

Rules and regulations made and enforced by government that regulate the conduct of people within a society.

This crime is controversial seen as a threat to free speech since 2 or more people can be arrested for planning a crime

Which amendment outlawed slavery?

Federal judges are protected from the opinions of the public because of the following reasons EXCEPT

Countries where people do more than just vote and join a political party are known as having this:

The power of the courts to interpret, or determine constitutionality given in Marbury v Madison

According to Mapp v. Ohio, evidence gained due to an unlawful search and/or seizure is inadmissible. This is the

The burden of proof on the prosecutor in criminal cases is

Both levels of government have the power to borrow money, levy taxes and and make criminal laws. These are:

The 14th Amendment guarantees equal this from the states as determined in cases like Brown and Gideon

In Federalist 51, James Madison wrote: “… all authority in it will be derives from the people" which reflects

When the President receives a bill, he can: sign it into law, veto it or wait 10 days and if Congress adjourns, which is

A bill has to be introduced in the Senate or here

The Bill of Rights was created to protect:

Restricting civil liberties for national security is legal as evidenced by this law that happened after 9/11

This pretrial motion is intended to get a high profile case moved to another jurisdiction

If a senator wants to kill a bill, he or she may attempt to do this - talk it to death because there is unlimited debate

This party to a crime may still be charged the same as the principal

The will or consent to be governed stated in the Preamble to the Constitution as, "We the People," reflects

The rights to life, liberty and property in the Declaration of Independence are also known as

After both houses of Congress vote in favor of a bill, it goes to this person

Why was the Civil Rights Act enacted by the federal government?

What is the proper name for the study of law?

This Amendment ended poll taxes, so people no longer had to pay to vote.

An exception to the Exclusionary Rule is

This amendment, the subject of Furman v Georgia and Gregg v Georgia says the death penalty must be applied fairly

Mandatory civic duties and responsibilities include all of the following EXCEPT

The best way to find a lawyer is

An exception to the reading of the Miranda Rights is

These groups decide whether or not a bill gets to be presented to the entire Senate or House

This is a formal charge for a federal crime

This amendment, the subject of Gideon v Wainwright, guarantees an attorney, jury and speedy trial

Which amendment gave freed male slaves the right to vote?

This amendment, the subject of Mapp v Ohio and Terry v Ohio, covers stop and frisk and search and seizure

Because of the 19th Amendment, this group of citizens gained the right to vote in 1920

Each of the following cases involved expanding the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment to the states, EXCEPT