Knowledge Builder: Law & Legal set Flashcards
Knowledge and vocabulary deck to boost awareness of the US legal system: so you can be informed and knowledgeable about what they are talking about in the news and around the water cooler.
PARALEGAL
noun:
Someone who works in a law office/legal department.
Someone with legal training, but not all the qualifications required of a lawyer.
Source: Cambridge Dictionary
ATTORNEY GENERAL
noun:
Top legal representatives whose responsibilities are:
1.) to provide legal advice and expertise
2.) to represent the government
Source: Cambridge Dictionary
What does Congress do?
Legislative Branch
(per Article 1 of the US Constitution)
- Congress enacts laws.
- Congress is intended to SERVE as the voice of The People.
Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress
What are the responsibilities of Congress?
Congress is responsible for:
1.) Funding government functions and programs
2.) Holding hearings to inform about the legislative process
3.) Oversight of the executive branch.
Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress
The House of Representatives and the Senate _____ ______ to ______ ______
The House of Representatives and the Senate WORK TOGETHER to PASS LEGISLATION (no more, no less).
Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress
TRUE OR FALSE:
A bill can become law without passing through the House of Representatives.
False.
No bill can become law without passing through BOTH the House of Representatives AND the Senate.
Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress
Bicameral
noun:
A law-making body made up of two groups of elected officials.
Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary
District Attorney
noun:
A lawyer who is responsible for representing the government in a particular area of the US.
Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary
Prosecutor
noun:
A prosecutor is a legal professional (i.e., a lawyer with a law degree) who is responsible for presenting evidence in a court of law against a suspect during a trial.
Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary
Amicus
noun:
A person or organization that is responsible for giving advice to a court of law on a case (or cases) in which they are not directly related or involved.
Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary
Amicus
noun:
A person or organization that is responsible for giving advice to a court of law on a case (or cases) in which they are not directly related or involved.
Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary
TRUE OR FALSE:
A bill can become law without passing through the Senate.
False.
No bill can become law without passing through BOTH the House of Representatives AND the Senate.
Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress
TRUE OR FALSE:
A bill can become law by passing through either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
False.
No bill can become law without passing through BOTH the House of Representatives AND the Senate.
Source: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/explore/about-congress
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