Decoded Civics: Courtroom Power Check – 21218 Justice Flashcard

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During a trial, Avery is selected to be part of a group that listens to all the evidence presented in court and then decides whether the accused is guilty or not. What is the main role of Avery and the rest of this group?

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To listen to the evidence and decide the verdict

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Why was the case Brown v. Board of Education important?

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It ended segregation in schools

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Which of the following best shows judicial review in action in a real-world situation? For example, imagine a state passes a new law that limits free speech. Which of the following actions would demonstrate judicial review? The judge reads a rule aloud, A court removes a law because it violates rights, A prosecutor objects during a trial, A student testifies in court

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A court removes a law because it violates rights

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Anika and her friends wore armbands to school to protest a rule they disagreed with. The school tried to punish them, but they took the case to court. Why did Anika and her friends win?

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The armbands didn’t disrupt learning

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A student in Baltimore is suspended for holding a sign that says “Fix the heat!” during lunch. Which right might this situation involve?

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Right to free speech

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Mia attends a school where there is a rule: “no hoodies allowed during winter.” If the court finds this rule to be unfair and against student safety, this is an example of:

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Judicial Review

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During a school debate, Aiden is chosen to act as the judge. What is Aiden's role in the debate?

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The referee who makes sure the trial is fair

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In Maya's school, a student once wore a hat in class and the principal decided that students could wear hats from then on. What is this decision most like?

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A past case that sets the tone for future rulings

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True or False: If Congress passes a law that some people think is unfair, judicial review lets the courts decide if the law should stay or be changed, not Congress.

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False

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William is accused of breaking a school rule. The school makes sure he has a chance to explain his side before any punishment is given. Due process protects people from unfair punishment.

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True