Chapter one test Flashcards
Who determines the duties/requirements for serving in state and local government
The state/local government
What is the first step in a civil trial proceeding? How do they begin?
Complaint
Treaties signed by the U.S. are followed by
The people
Who selects / appoints U.S. supreme justices
The President
How do courts make laws
court decisions
What is the nineteenth amendments
Women being able to vote
Laws that are signed by the government / President are initially passed by who?
Congress / legislative
Decisions by the highest court (State supreme court) in the state are based on who?
Previous cases / precedent
What is common law?
Based on customs and traditions
Civil case can be appealed based on what
Error made by judge
What is the major difference between a civil and criminal trial
Criminal: Crime committed / jail
Civil: Between two parties
Young people before a juvenile court don’t have what right?
Jury /trial
A case that has been decided from a state supreme court can be appealed by…
U.S. supreme court
What is court juristicion?
The right to hear a case and render a verdict
What can Congress do about businesses using unethical practices
Pass a law
