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- The __________________ warning explains a person’s rights under the ____ amendment.
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| Explain the outcome of the Tinker case |
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students have the right to free speech and symbols are considered to be speech
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| Explain the significance of the Skokie case |
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first amendment protects unpopular opinions
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| What rights does an accused person have? |
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| trial by jury, bail, remaining silent, lawyer, know charges against them. |
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| Explain the 14th amendment |
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| gave African Americans citizenship |
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| What was the Plessy v. Ferguson case ruling? |
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What is reverse discrimination?_
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Due to affirmative action , white males are discriminated against.
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| What court case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson? |
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Brown v. board of education
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| Which amendment ended the slavery issue? |
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| Which court is the “highest in the land”?_ |
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| What is the Warren Court known for? |
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| defending the rights of the accused |
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Supreme Court_right to overturn laws that they think are unconstitutional
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| a formal charge against a person accused of a crime |
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| Why might a defendant plead guilty to a crime? |
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| Explain the purpose of rehabilitation |
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| to teach prisoners how to live productive lives outside of prison |
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| Give a possible result of plea bargaining |
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| When must a grand jury review cases? |
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| when they involve serious federal crimes |
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| Why do judges set bail for some defendants? |
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| to ensure they will return for trial |
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| Explain what happens at a preliminary hearing. |
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the prosecutor must show that a crime has been committed
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| Why might charges against a defendant be dropped? |
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| if the judge decides that the evidence can’t be used in court |
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| When might a person be arrested |
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| when police have a warrant or probable cause |
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The Bill of Rights are often difficult to interpret because they are a __________ description of rights.
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| Who’s job is it to interpret the Bill of Rights? |
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| Explain the major purpose of the Supreme Court? |
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to serve as a court of final appeals
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| Which courts are the workhorses of the federal court system? |
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| geographical area of responsibility for a court |
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1. Federal judges should be ______________ prior to judging a case.
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| How does the Supreme Court decide which cases to hear? |
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hears cases about Constitutional issues
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| By which action does the Congress “checks” the power of the President and the Supreme Court ? |
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| confirming justice appointments |
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| Explain a Supreme Court opinion. |
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It is written by a justice to show how to apply the law and interpret the Constitution
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| What is the basic purpose for having laws? |
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| to bring order to society |
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| Name one way the Constitution protects the rights of people. |
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Limiting government power
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| It settles disagreements between two parties |
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| Why is there a range of penalties for each crime? |
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| So that the judge can consider other factors when sentencing ie). Record and attitude |
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| What is the purpose of criminal laws? |
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| To tell which acts are crimes |
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| What is the main question asked in a civil case?_ |
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| What is a fair settlement? |
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| What is the purpose of laws? |
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| Rule that the government set to protect citizens |
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| As a citizen, how can you influence the creation of laws? |
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by calling, writing, and talking to elected officials
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| Give some examples of misdemeanors |
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| littering, driving without a license, graffiti |
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| What would happen if the government did not punish those that committed crimes? |
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| People would be more likely to commit crimes |
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| What is the main question that must be answered in criminal law? |
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Did the accused person commit the crime?
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What are the right of Americans regarding the pursuit of justice?
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- miranda rights (remain silent, phone call, lawyer
- double jeopardy
- jury of peers
- speedy and fair trial
- know accusations
- face witnesses
- no excessive bail
- no cruel and unusual punishments
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