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

Plessy v. Ferguson

• said African-Americans weren't citizens (overturned by the 14th amendment).

• allowed segregation as "separate but equal."

• said an attorney had to be provided if the defendant can't afford one.

• said police have to inform suspects of their rights.

petit juries:

• same thing as trial juries, decide if a person is innocent or guilty in a criminal case and who is right or wrong in a civil case.

• decide if a person will be charged (indicted).

• are not the same as trial juries.

What is Judicial Review?

• the power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional

• the power of the executive branch to appoint the judges that go to the supreme court

• the power of the Senate to approve the president's nominations to the Supreme Court

• the power of the president to veto a law

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

• case law

• regulatory law

• statutory law

• constitutional law

In the trial process, after closing statements:

• the judge gives the jury instructions

• the attorneys present evidence and call witnesses

• the jury is selected

• the jury deliberates and delivers a verdict

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

• said juveniles had the right to due process like adults.

• overturned segregation.

• showed that the president is not above the law.

• said that student speech can be limited at school.

Which type of law comes from Congress and state legislatures?

• statutory law

• regulatory law

• case law

• constitutional law

Juries are important to:

• give citizens a sense of involvement in the their government.

• promote the power of government and limit fairness.

• promote fairness in court decisions and limit the power of government.

• promote unfair court decisions and increase the power of government.

civil law:

• usually deals with settling disputes between citizens.

• deals with crime.

• is for people under the age of 18.

• is for people in the military.

In re Gault

• said juveniles had the right to due process like adults.

• overturned segregation.

• showed that the president of the United States is not above the law.

• said that student speech can be limited at school.