2-11-16 Flashcards
in general, only the trial court uses a
jury
article 3 of the constitution creates the
supreme court
members of the supreme court serves for how many years?
life
know the supreme court members appointed by obama
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judiciary
checks and balances the other branches and vice versa
the supreme court has declared both federal and state laws ______
unconstitutional
the 2nd amendment guarantees
freedom from government interference in our right to bear arms
the 2nd amendment does not GIVE any rights. what does it do?
it assumes the peoples right to bear arms is preexisting
the 4th amendment protects against
unreasonable searches and seizures
piece of paper, signed by a judge; mini separation of powers; contains probable cause followed by oath; a valid reason to search a person’s home; must be very specific
warrant
what are exceptions to warrant requirements
- if it is an emergency no warrant is required
- probable cause to search a VEHICLE
- if you consent
the 5th amendment contains several
protections for criminal defense
the 6th amendment also contains protections for
criminal defendants
under chief justice __________ the supreme court expanded protections for criminal defendants
earl warren
active supreme court; if there was an injustice the board should act to remedy that injustice; liberal
judicial activism
