Laws must balance RIGHTS with ____________________.

No one is above the law, everyone is treated equally under the law, everyone is held accountable to the same laws, there are clear and fair processes for enforcing laws.

The Constitution is based on the concept of _________ government.

The division of powers between the 3 branches of the United States government is known as _______________________.

The ______________ consists of the courts, which resolve disputes and interpret laws.

The three branches of the United States government are independent, but each has the power to restrain the other branches through a system of _____________________.

U.S. courts have the power to declare unenforceable any law passed by Congress or a state legislature that conflicts with the Constitution. This is the power of __________ _________.

_________________ is the division of powers between the states and the federal government.

_______________ laws regulate public conduct and enforce duties owed to society.

___________ laws regulate relations between individuals or groups of people

A crime classified as a ________ usually carries a penalty of one year or more in prison.

A crime classified as a _____________ usually carries a penalty of less than one year in prison.

The burden of proof in a criminal trial is:

The burden of proof in a civil case is:

Which branch is responsible for enforcing the law?

Which Amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?

The National Guard has been sent to help after a natural disaster. The government says that citizens must let the soldiers stay in their homes.

Which amendment does this violate.

Maggie has a bumper sticker supporting Bernie Sanders on her car. She is pulled over and given a ticket for not supporting President Trump.

What right is being violated?

Mick is caught stealing a copy of Call of Duty from Wal-Mart. He put on trial and found guilty without a lawyer or witnesses being called. What amendment is being violated?

Congress passes a law that says everyone must worship the sunset. Ana is arrested for refusing to participate.

Which right is being violated?

Miguel is accused of robbing a bank. He is told he will stay in jail until he confesses that he did it.

What right is being violated?

Congress passes a law that says states are no longer allowed to make their own laws.

What amendment is being violated?

A group of 8th-graders sent a letter to the Governor asking him to put an end to the STAAR test. A month later, every student who signed the letter was arrested and charged with being disrespectful to the government.

What right is being violated?

Luke was found innocent of armed robbery. The government did not like the decision and put him on trial again. What right is being violated?

Washington D.C. passed a law that made it illegal to carry handguns. They were sued using which amendment?

An _______________ is a procedure that enables a specified number of voters to propose a law by petition.

A _______________ occurs when a legislative act is referred to voters for final approval or rejection.

The removal of an elected official from office by vote of the people is called a _____________.

A written law passed by a legislature (U.S. Congress or State Assembly).

The part of the constitution that states Federal law overrides state/local law when in conflict?

What is the written down idea for a law called before it officially becomes a law?

Who signs bills into law for the United States?

Local governments pass laws known as _________, or regulations.

When a judge seeks to determine what the legislature meant when it created a law, he/she searches for ______________ ___________.

Referred to as "hidden lawmakers", these administrative bodies develop rules and regulations that influence many parts of our daily lives and have the force of law:

Although agency "rules and regs" become law without being voted on, agencies usually hold _________ ___________ to let the people be heard before issuing proposed regulations.

When an appeals court decides a case, it issues a written opinion that sets a ____________ for similar cases in the future.

Federal statutes make the use and possession of marijuana a crime. Yet some states passed laws making use and possession of marijuana legal. How does the supremacy clause of the Constitution affect this?

Which of the following is an example of legislative intent from the Case of The Unclear Law?

What type of court hears arguments from lawyers, has no witnesses or other evidence, and then issues written opinions?

Which level of government passed the following law?

All persons traveling on interstate airline carriers are subject to search before entering the airplane departure area.

Which level of government passed the following law?

No parking on the east side of Main Street between 4 pm and 6 pm on weekdays.

Which level of government passed the following law?

All persons coming to the United States must present a valid passport before they will be allowing entry.

Which level of government passed the following law?

A person must be at least 15 years of age to receive a drivers permit

Which level of government passed the following law?

All children between the ages of 5 and 17 must be registered in a school program.

_______________ values deal with fundamental questions of right and wrong.

_________________ values deal with the accumulation, preservation, use, and distribution of wealth.

_______________________ values reflect the relationship between government and individuals.

______________ values reflect issues that are important to society.

Congress passes a law that says everyone must worship the sunset. Ana is arrested for refusing to participate.

Which right is being violated?

Miguel is accused of robbing a bank. He is told he will stay in jail until he confesses that he did it.

What right is being violated?

Luke was found innocent of armed robbery. The government did not like the decision and put him on trial again. What right is being violated?

Washington D.C. passed a law that made it illegal to carry handguns. They were sued using which amendment?

Which term: the person accused of committing the

crime?

In a civil case, the plaintiff wins by convincing the jury (or the judge) by overwhelming evidence.

To win a lawsuit a party must have more convincing proof evidence.

Which term: a noncriminal lawsuit brought on by a person who feels wronged or injured by another person.

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.

The division of powers among the branches of government

What is a valid explanation of why societies have laws?