Unit 1: Background of American Law

Question 1

Law

Answer 1

The rules and regulations regarding a society- any rules a society follows.

Question 2

Due Process

Answer 2

Protecting your rights (if disregarded when arrested, a retrial is available). Also known as Miranda Rights, found in the 4 & 15 Amendments.

Question 3

Criminal Law

Answer 3

Deals with those who commit crimes; must receive punishment and do time for actions.

Question 4

Civil Law

Answer 4

The system of law concerned with private relations between community- pay someone back for damages.

Question 5

Differences Between Civil Law and Criminal Law

Answer 5

Civil Law: Not provided an attorney, monetary value, must be above 50% accuracy, no jury.

Criminal Law: Must be provided with an attorney, jury, beyond reasonable doubt, jail time.

Question 6

Prosecutor

Answer 6

The one bringing the charges in a CRIMINAL case.

Question 7

Plaintiff

Answer 7

The one bringing the charges in a CIVIL case.

Question 8

Defense

Answer 8

The one being accused in both civil and criminal cases.

Question 9

Bill of Rights

Answer 9

The first 10 amendments; deals with fundamental rights.

Question 10

The U.S. Constitution

Answer 10

The “highest law of the land”, basic framework of our govt.

Question 11

The Judicial Review

Answer 11

The Supreme Court can rule what you can and can’t do; void (strike anything down unconstitutional).