TEST 2.5, 3.10, 3.11 (Trial Process, Law, Landmark Cases)

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Judicial Review

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the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional

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Which type of law comes from the US Constitution and state constitutions?

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constitutional law

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Which type of law comes from Congress and state legislatures?

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statutory law

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Which type of law comes from executive branch agencies and departments?

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regulatory law

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Which type of law comes from court decisions?

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case law

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Which type of law is very similar to case law but the court also considers tradition when making decisions?

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common law

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The first step in the trial process is:

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to choose an unbiased jury

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How did the Supreme Court get the power of Judicial Review?

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They gave themselves the power in the case Marbury v. Madison.

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After a jury is selected, the next step in the trial process is:

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the attorneys present opening statements

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In the trial process, the attorneys' closing statements are presented after:

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evidence has been presented and witnesses have testified