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Bill Of Rights Quest Flashcards

0
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Perjury

A

Lying under oath in court

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Subpoena

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A court order which forces witnesses for the accused to appear and testify in court whether they want to or not.

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Bail

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Money provided by the accused to insure that the defendant will appear in court at his appointed hour.

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Indictment

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A formal accusation charging the accused with a crime and ordering him to go to trial.

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Plaintiff

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Person bringing the complaint

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Defendant

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Person being accused of the crime

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6
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Misdemeanor

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A minor crime with jail time up to 364 days

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Felony

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A serious crime with punishments ranging from jail time to the death penalty

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Assemble

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Gather within a group to discuss issues

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Petition

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To circulate a written statement for the purpose of gaining signatures of those for or against an issue.

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10
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Slander

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SPOKEN statement damaging someone’s character

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Libel

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A WRITTEN statement damaging someone’s character

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Due Process of Law

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A person is entitled to the entire court procedure

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Double Jeopardy

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No person can be tried for the same crime twice assuming he was found innocent the first time.

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14
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Valid Evidence

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Direct evidence such as DNA or a witness which could directly link someone to a crime

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Circumstantial Evidence

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Indirect evidence that implies something occurred but doesn’t directly prove it

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Probable Cause

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A solid reason to believe that a crime has been committed

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17
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Civil Court

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Suing someone for money damages.

18
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Criminal Court

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A court of law in which criminal cases are tried and determined

19
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5 restrictions on owning a gun

A
  1. Have to be a certain age
  2. Need a permit/license with a waiting period
  3. Must be trained
  4. Some guns are illegal
  5. Must get a background check
20
Q

5 things that must be on an authorized search warrant

A
  1. Expected find
  2. Location
  3. Date
  4. Area to be search
  5. Judge’s signature
21
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If you commit a crime in a city or state, where is the trial held?

A

In that state, but not necessarily in the city where the crime was committed

22
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Who decides if the defendant is guilty or innocent?

A

Trial Jury

23
Q

What punishment does the Capital Crime involve?

A

Death penalty

24
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What is a an infamous crime?

A

A serious crime with punishments ranging from 1 year jail time to life

25
Q

The Bill of Rights are amendments ______ in the Constitution.

A

1-10

26
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Included in Due Process of Law?

A
  1. Trial by Jury
  2. Right to a defense (lawyers)
  3. Right to appeal a case
  4. Have witnesses
  5. Show evidence
27
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A right not specifically listed in the Constitution.

A

Privacy

28
Q

Who hands down the indictment?

A

Grand Jury

29
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What grand jury looks at before they give an indictment out?

A

Valid Evidence

30
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Which war did the idea of no quartering of soldiers come from?

A

Revolutionary War

31
Q

Maximum dollar amount over which a common lawsuit can be filed?

A

No maximum

32
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Minimum dollar amount in which a common lawsuit can be filed?

A

$20

33
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Police officers must have __________ before searching someone’s car.

A

Probable Cause

34
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Police officer must have a _________ before searching someone’s house.

A

Search warrant

35
Q

2 limitations placed on the five freedoms in the 1st amendment

A
  1. Can’t violate someone else’s rights

2. Can’t cause harm to someone

36
Q

A person can plead the _____ if they feel like their testimony will lead to their conviction.

A

Fifth

37
Q

5 items protected from unwarranted searches

A
  1. A person’s papers
  2. House
  3. Possessions
  4. His person
  5. Other personal effects
38
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5 freedoms

A 
Speech
Press
Religion
Petition
Assemble
39
Q

The accused has the right to confront face to face who testify against him. This protects him from what?

A

Secret witnesses

40
Q

Who has the power to make decisions on education, driving regulations and the lottery?

A

State

41
Q

How is someone restricted from expressing their freedom of speech completely?

A

Yelling “Fire” in a crowded theatre. Yelling “Bomb” in an airport.

42
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Who decides the punishment of a person on trial if the person is found guilty?

A

Judge

43
Q

The Bill of Rights specifically ______________.

A

Defines people’s rights.

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