judicial branch Flashcards
What does amend mean?
to change a written document.
1st amendment was to…
Religion, assembly, speech, petition, and press.
the 2nd amendment was to..
right to bear arms- the right to keep militia.
the 3rd amendment was to..
no quartering of soldiers- without owners consent.
4th amendment…
no unreasonable search.
5th amendment…
doublejepord, eminent domain, due procces
6th amendment…
Speedy and public trial, witness must testify, right to a lawyer, and impartial jury.
8th amendment..
no cruel and unusual punishment- reasonable bail and fines.
9-10 amendment..
rights reserved to the people and the states.
13 amendment…
no slavery
14 amendment..
Equality in the us. If you were born in the us, you are a us citizen.
15 amendment
right to vote for any race.
19 amendment…
woman can vote
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right to vote at age 18.
Main job of the judicial branch.
interpret laws.
qualifications for supreme court.
none
How do justices get their jobs?
Appointed by the pres. and approved by the senate.
term in office
Durning good behavior- until u quit
how many justices
9
chief justice
john Roberts
first woman on the supereme courts
Sandra day O’Connor
First African American supreme court justice
Thurgood Marshall
the only court in the united states constitution created is
the us supreme court
what are the 2 court in our country?
The federal court and state court
what are 2 kinds of trials?
civil and criminal
What is the bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments on the constitution.
what does the establishment clause mean?
They cant make you follow a religion.
What is the free exercise clause mean?
you can do whatever religion you want.
what are some limits to your freedom of religion?
It cant harm anyone.
does free speech apply to private company’s and social media platforms?
no
what are the limits of free speech at school?
it cant harm the learning of students.
what are the limits of free speech in general?
It cant harm others.
double jeopardy means…
you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
eminent domain…
fair value for your land
Due process
Gov cant things away from u
In the federal system, the trial court is called
District court
What is evidence used for
To figure out if someone is guilty.
What is a bench trial
a trial with no jury
what are the 3 outcomes in the appellate trial
affirm the trials court decisions, reverse the decisions, remand the case back to the trial court to start over
What makes the supreme court differ than the others?
They only take 1-2 dozens a year and they are the top court system.
