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30 Cards in this Set
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Death Penalty can be given upon what type of Crime? |
A Felony |
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Who determines if an indictment is issued? |
A Grand Jury |
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What type of crime is drunk driving in Georgia considered? |
A Felony |
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What type of crime is assault and battery? |
A Felony |
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Which branch of our government is responsible for interpreting the law? |
The Judicial Branch |
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Why would a defendent agree to plead guilty? |
To receive a lesser sentence |
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Which Due Process Amendment protects against double jeopardy or self-incrimination? |
5th amendment |
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Does Tort Law refer to Civil or Criminal law? |
Civil Law |
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In a civil case, the party that files suit against another is called the? |
Plaintiff |
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Describe the punishment for a misdemeanor |
Fine and/or jail or light jail sentence |
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Traffic violations and misdeameanors would be handled by which type of court? |
local courts |
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Name one impact on criminal activity? |
negative social environment |
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Federal cases heard at lowest court level would be heard where? |
Federal District Court |
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Would a judge upholding a previously established law be an example of judicial activism or judicial restraint? |
judicial restraint |
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What are some rights associated with Due Process? |
Right to fair and speedy trial, right to face accuser, right to cross examine witness |
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Describe the sentence of "Three Strikes and you are out " policy |
In some states where you have been convicted & Sentenced of three felonies |
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How does self-defense plea work? |
When your life is endangered if you do not act |
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The penalty if convicted of crime of remaining free under certain conditions is referred to as what? |
Probation |
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When a defendent's mental or intellectual capacity at the time of trial prevents him or her from receiving a fair trial. They would be considered to be? |
Incompetent to stand trial |
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What types of opinions issued by Supreme Court that establish legal precedents are called |
Majority Opinions |
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When would a Supreme Court Judge issue a dissenting opinion |
When they disagree with the Court |
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What type of opinion is written when a supreme court justice votes with the majority but for a different reason |
Concurring Opinion |
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If a person is found to be unsound of mind in a court of law, what defense could be used? |
Insanity Defense |
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If you wore an electronic monitoring device what type of punishment would that be |
House Arrest |
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A case involving a pedestrian suing a motorist for negligence would be heard in which type of court? |
Civil Law |
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When a judge limits the use of his or her power they are exhibiting judicial activism or judicial restraint? |
Judicial l Restraint |
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If a person committed a federal crime where would the trial begin? |
U.S. District Court |
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Which amendment allows all American citizens to enjoy the rights contained in the Constitution and the Amendments? |
14th |
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After accepting a case, the next step for Supreme Court justices is what? |
To gather records and documents from lower courts |
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The authority to review decisions of lower courts is called ? |
Appellate Jurisdiction |
