judicial branch Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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What does amend mean?

A

to change a written document.

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2
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1st amendment was to…

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Religion, assembly, speech, petition, and press.

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3
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the 2nd amendment was to..

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right to bear arms- the right to keep militia.

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4
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the 3rd amendment was to..

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no quartering of soldiers- without owners consent.

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5
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4th amendment…

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no unreasonable search.

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6
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5th amendment…

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doublejepord, eminent domain, due procces

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7
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6th amendment…

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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..

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no cruel and unusual punishment- reasonable bail and fines.

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9
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9-10 amendment..

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rights reserved to the people and the states.

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10
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13 amendment…

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no slavery

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11
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14 amendment..

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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

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right to vote for any race.

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13
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19 amendment…

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woman can vote

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14
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26

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right to vote at age 18.

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15
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Main job of the judicial branch.

A

interpret laws.

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16
Q

qualifications for supreme court.

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none

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17
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How do justices get their jobs?

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Appointed by the pres. and approved by the senate.

18
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term in office

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Durning good behavior- until u quit

19
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how many justices

20
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chief justice

21
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first woman on the supereme courts

A

Sandra day O’Connor

22
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First African American supreme court justice

A

Thurgood Marshall

23
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the only court in the united states constitution created is

A

the us supreme court

24
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what are the 2 court in our country?

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The federal court and state court

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what are 2 kinds of trials?
civil and criminal
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What is the bill of rights?
The first 10 amendments on the constitution.
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what does the establishment clause mean?
They cant make you follow a religion.
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What is the free exercise clause mean?
you can do whatever religion you want.
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what are some limits to your freedom of religion?
It cant harm anyone.
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does free speech apply to private company's and social media platforms?
no
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what are the limits of free speech at school?
it cant harm the learning of students.
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what are the limits of free speech in general?
It cant harm others.
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double jeopardy means...
you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
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eminent domain...
fair value for your land
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Due process
Gov cant things away from u
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In the federal system, the trial court is called
District court
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What is evidence used for
To figure out if someone is guilty.
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What is a bench trial
a trial with no jury
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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
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What makes the supreme court differ than the others?
They only take 1-2 dozens a year and they are the top court system.