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Gov Unit 4 Test Review Flashcards

1
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What is the process by which the Supreme Court declares laws consitutional

A

Judicial Review

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2
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SC Justices make decisions without worrying about reelection. That makes them

A

apolitical

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3
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What SC case guarantees you a lawyer?

A

Gideon v. Wainwright

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4
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What SC case says evidence obtained illegally cannot be used?

A

Mapp v. Ohio

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5
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what SC case says you must be informed of your right to remain silent?

A

Miranda v. Arizona

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6
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What SC case says students do NOT have the same rights of search and seizure at school?

A

TLO v. New Jersey

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7
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What SC case stated “separate but equal” was unconsitutional?

A

Brown v. Board of Education

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8
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What SC case established judicial review?

A

Marbury v. Madison

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9
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What says states cannot take away protected constitutional rights?

A

due process

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9
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What amendment gives 18 year olds the right to vote?

A

26th amendment

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10
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What amendment gives women the right to vote?

A

19th

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10
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What amendment(s) determine the rights of the accused?

A

4, 5, 6, and 8

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11
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What amendment states you must have probable cause to issue a warrant?

A

4th

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12
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The 5th and 14th amendments guarantee

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due process

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13
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What determines the court’s authority to hear a case?

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jurisdiction

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14
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In a civil case, who is accused of causing harm?

A

defendant

15
Q

a forged check is what kind of crime?

A

forgery

16
Q

When a judge upholds the constitution and previously established laws?

A

judicial restraint

17
Q

Non-criminal cases are called?

A

civil cases

18
Q

How are supreme court justices chosen?

A

presidential appointment

19
Q

Who approves the appointment of SC justices?

A

senate

20
Q

which amendment ensures basic civil liberties?

A

first

21
Q

what is an order from the supreme court for records of review?

A

writ of certiorari

22
Q

in civil cases, why do people settle?

A

It is time consuming and expensive

23
Q

the first ten amendments?

A

bill of rights

24
Q

what amendment guarantees picketing and protesting?

A

first

25
Q

asking a judge to review/reverse a verdict?

A

appeal

26
Q

before a defendant stands trial they must be?

A

indicted

27
Q

How do supreme court justices determine which cases they will review?

A

rule of four

28
Q

What is a written statement by the supreme court?

A

opinions

29
Q

How many justices are on the supreme court?

A

9

30
Q

What is a deal between a prosecutor and a defendant?

A

plea bargain

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