Crime And Punishment

Front 1

Why are federal judges appointed for life?

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To endure freedom from bias

Front 2

A person being sued in a civil case is called the?

Back 2

Defendant

Front 3

A homeowner signed a written agreement with a roofing company to have an old roof replaced. In the U.S., this type of written agreement is called what?

Back 3

A contract

Front 4

Which of these is the best example of a plea bargain?

Back 4

A defendant admits guilt to a less serious crime and promises to testify against a serious criminal

Front 5

What is the purpose of indictment?

Back 5

To formally charge a person with a crime

Front 6

Which of these is required by a judge before police can obtain a search warrant?

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Probable cause linking the person to a crime

Front 7

The role of a grand jury is to determine?

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Whether there is enough evidence for an indictment

Front 8

How do you become a judge in the federal court system?

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By presidential appointment

Front 9

In our judicial system, which of these is the jury responsible for?

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The verdict

Front 10

Who determines the conditions of pretrial release and sets bail?

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District Court Commissioner

Front 11

Which of these is a felony?

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Armed assault

Front 12

The authority to hear cases is called what?

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Jurisdiction

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A trial court has?

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Original jurisdiction

Front 14

Which of these is a power of the U.S. Supreme Court?

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To interpret laws

Front 15

A court that reviews a case already tried in a lower court has what?

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Apellate jurisdiction

Front 16

Justices who disagree with the Opinion of the Court work together to produce the?

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A majority opinion

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The power of the courts to decide the constitutionality of an act of government is called?

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Judicial review

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Procedural due process refers to?

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Steps the government must take to prevent unfair enforcement of the law

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What is it called when two court systems both have the authority to hear a case?

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Concurrent jurisdiction

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What does a petit jury decide?

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Whether the defendant in a trial is guilty or not guilty

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What is the "rule of four"?

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More than 4 justices have to agree on the decision of a case

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What is the purpose of filing a brief?

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To provide justices with information related to a trial so they can make an educated decision

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How long are oral arguments in the Supreme Court?

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60 minutes

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What is it called when a justice member agrees with the Opinion of the Court but for difference reasons?

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A concurring opinion

Front 25

What type of law is created by representatives in the legislative branch?

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Statutory law

Front 26

Which of the following is NOT one of the four principles of the legal system?

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Common law

Front 27

Which of the following is an example of a petty offense?

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Getting a ticket for littering

Front 28

What is it called when a judge reads all charges against a defendant and they issue a plea of guilty or not guilty?

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Verdict

Front 29

Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment and excess bail?

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8th

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A ____ is a civil suit filed for a wrongful act committed against an individual.

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Tort

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A _______ occurs when the jury does not come to a unanimous decision on guilt or innocennce.

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Hung jury

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The __________ has original and appellate jurisdiction.

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Supreme Court

Front 33

Maryland is a part of the ____ Federal Circuit Court System.

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4th

Front 34

The ___ amendment protects citizens from double jeopardy and self incrimination.

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5th

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A _________ is written when all justices agree on a decision.

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Unanimous opinion

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This type of crime is punishable by fines or less than one year in jail. _________.

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Misdemeanor

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The two types of due process are procedural and _______.

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Substantative

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What is it called when the Supreme Court requests a case be sent up from a lower court for review? ____________.

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Writ of Certiorari

Front 39

The highest court in MD is the _____________.

Back 39

Court of Appeals

Front 40

Essay Question:
Identify the steps of a major Supreme Court Case. Be sure to include all types of Opinions the court can write.

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Essay Question:
Explain in detail the four principles of the American Legal System.