Society and Law (Ch.1)

A serious criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year.

The person whom a claim is made against in both criminal and civil suits

the administrative branch of a government responsible for carrying out (enforcing) laws.

A basic principle of our constitutional system that limits governmental powers.

Bob grabs 18-year old Dylan after school and beats him up.Who would bring the criminal charge?

Supreme Court deciding if a banner held by a student was protected free speech is an example of

A criminal offense punishable by a prison sentence of one year or less.

the first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee basic individual rights.

Original 10 provisions of the Constitution or a change to an existing document or action.

The branch of government that interprets laws and resolves legal questions.

Most criminal and civil laws are passed by state or local legislatures. This demonstrates....?

Which current controversy is most like the 1919 constitutional ban of alcohol?

a solemn promise to do or not do something except consideration is not required.

Standard of proof in a civil suit used to reach a decision.

This term is given when a law or action conflicts with some provision of the Constitution.

The state or federal government's attorney in a criminal case.

The division of powers between the states and the federal government

This term defines the branch of law dealing with crimes and their punishments.

The division of power among branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial)

What term best describes basic privileges a person has as a human being

What is a valid explanation of why societies have laws?

The power of each of the three branches of government to limit the other branches' power.

Congress passing requirements for states to receive funds displays which principle?

Prohibit; in government. The power of an executive to prevent a bill from being passed.

Written document that contains the fundamental laws of the US and the principles of democracy

A law that does not involve criminal matters, such a contract law but deals with private rights

Which statement about the UDHR and U.S. Constitutional Rights is true?

Written laws enacted by legislatures are known as?

Bob grabs 18-year old Dylan after school and beats him up.Who would bring the civil charge?

Requirement to get consent of the Senate for the President is an example of which principle?

The process that decides whether the laws passed by Congress or states are constitutional.

Which term best describes a noncriminal lawsuit, brought to enforce a right or correct a wrong

Which term is a legal way of making a provision less enforceable than it might otherwise be?

the branch of government that passes laws. (The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives)

Which statement best explains the relationship between law and values?

the level of proof required to convict a person of a crime in a criminal case.