judicial branch Flashcards

1
Q

What does amend mean?

A

to change a written document.

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2
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1st amendment was to…

A

Religion, assembly, speech, petition, and press.

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3
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the 2nd amendment was to..

A

right to bear arms- the right to keep militia.

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4
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the 3rd amendment was to..

A

no quartering of soldiers- without owners consent.

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5
Q

4th amendment…

A

no unreasonable search.

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6
Q

5th amendment…

A

doublejepord, eminent domain, due procces

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7
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6th amendment…

A

Speedy and public trial, witness must testify, right to a lawyer, and impartial jury.

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8
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8th amendment..

A

no cruel and unusual punishment- reasonable bail and fines.

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9
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9-10 amendment..

A

rights reserved to the people and the states.

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10
Q

13 amendment…

A

no slavery

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11
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14 amendment..

A

Equality in the us. If you were born in the us, you are a us citizen.

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12
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15 amendment

A

right to vote for any race.

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13
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19 amendment…

A

woman can vote

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14
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26

A

right to vote at age 18.

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15
Q

Main job of the judicial branch.

A

interpret laws.

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16
Q

qualifications for supreme court.

A

none

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17
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How do justices get their jobs?

A

Appointed by the pres. and approved by the senate.

18
Q

term in office

A

Durning good behavior- until u quit

19
Q

how many justices

A

9

20
Q

chief justice

A

john Roberts

21
Q

first woman on the supereme courts

A

Sandra day O’Connor

22
Q

First African American supreme court justice

A

Thurgood Marshall

23
Q

the only court in the united states constitution created is

A

the us supreme court

24
Q

what are the 2 court in our country?

A

The federal court and state court

25
Q

what are 2 kinds of trials?

A

civil and criminal

26
Q

What is the bill of rights?

A

The first 10 amendments on the constitution.

27
Q

what does the establishment clause mean?

A

They cant make you follow a religion.

28
Q

What is the free exercise clause mean?

A

you can do whatever religion you want.

29
Q

what are some limits to your freedom of religion?

A

It cant harm anyone.

30
Q

does free speech apply to private company’s and social media platforms?

A

no

31
Q

what are the limits of free speech at school?

A

it cant harm the learning of students.

32
Q

what are the limits of free speech in general?

A

It cant harm others.

33
Q

double jeopardy means…

A

you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.

34
Q

eminent domain…

A

fair value for your land

35
Q

Due process

A

Gov cant things away from u

36
Q

In the federal system, the trial court is called

A

District court

37
Q

What is evidence used for

A

To figure out if someone is guilty.

38
Q

What is a bench trial

A

a trial with no jury

39
Q

what are the 3 outcomes in the appellate trial

A

affirm the trials court decisions, reverse the decisions, remand the case back to the trial court to start over

40
Q

What makes the supreme court differ than the others?

A

They only take 1-2 dozens a year and they are the top court system.