Civics Lesson 13-16 Review

Most felonies submit a plea bargain and do not go to trial

The "How" of law enforcement is connect to Substantive Due Process

The most important revenue source for the federal government is Corporate Taxes

Stealing a candy bar is considered a felony

the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff

assigning a criminal a variable term in prison is called determinate sentencing

The 4th amendment offers protection from unreasonable search and seizures

Abraham Lincoln popularized the election process of Judges or Judicial Elections

The 5th amendment protects against self incrimination

evidence gain in an area non specified by a warrant can still be used in the court of law

A judge can not deny anyone bail

Police officers must have a warrant to search your car at a sobriety check

The President has the power to appoint federal judges

the fist phase of creating a budget is when congress crafts a budget resolution

The President has 8 main roles

The last step in appointing a Supreme Court Judges take place in the House of Representatives

Roosevelt was the first to establish the 2 terms limit

The supreme court only has appellate jurisdiction

The President can create new agencies to the Executive Office

most governors and mayors are elected by the popular vote

The practice of impoundment is the refusal to spend funds

The President Pro temp is the next in line of succession after the Vice President

In the Pretrial Phase you must be seen within 48hrs of being "booked"

money set aside for special projects are called earmarks

WWII let to Presidential control of Budget Making

legal measure b/w private parties or private parties and government are called Criminal Law

The Constitution does not mention Judicial review

The President must be at least 35 years old

The President alone is in charge of the federal budget

Most chief executives have backgrounds in business, law or public service