Vocab

Question 1

Judicial precedent and interpretation

Answer 1

When the US Supreme Court makes a decision the decision in effect becomes law

Question 2

Defendant

Answer 2

The person that is being accused in court

Question 3

Plaintiff

Answer 3

The person that is accusing the defendant

Question 4

Attorney

Answer 4

A lawyer

Question 5

Jury

Answer 5

A group of 12 citizens that are randomly chosen among members or society
-receive a letter called “Jury summons”
-citizens determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

Question 6

Judicial review

Answer 6

The power of the US Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional

Question 7

Writ of Habeus corpus

Answer 7

Literally means “bring the body”. Written order form the judge to a jail asking the jail to bring the accused to court.

Question 8

Writ of Habeus corpus

Answer 8

Literally means “bring the body”. Written order form the judge to a jail asking the jail to bring the accused to court.

Question 9

Writ of certiorari

Answer 9

Request from the Supreme Court that orders a lower court to send up the records of the case for review