American Legal System

What are the first 10 amendments known as?

Bill of Rights

What's the main purpase of laws?

Establish federal regulations in people

What is the purpose of judical branch?

to interp laws

What is the legislative branch made up?

Congress

The Executive branch is led by?

President

What are the 2 houses of Congress?

House of Representatives and Senate

How many supreme court judges do we have?

9 (1 chief, 8 justices)

The right to remain silent is protected by which amendment?

5th Amendment

What does the 4th admendment protect us from?

Search and Seizures

What does the 6th amendment guarantee you to the right form what?

Trial, jury, public attorneys

What does the 8th amendment prohibits?

Excesive bail

What legal principal will prevent someone from bering tried twice by the same crime?

Double jeopardy

What decides the court of United States and is the highest?

Supreme Court

What is the term for the court authority to hear a case?

Jursdiction

Process resolving dispute outside the reports called what?

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Laws based on previous court issues are known as what?

Case Law

Who has the power to veto laws?

President and governor

How and Who established the miranda rights?

US supreme Court, each and every person must now be informed of his or her rights when in custody and about to be interrogated.

Explain the dual court system and its caponents

"Dual court system" means the US has 2 separate court

Systems involving sid-by-side : Federal and State

Federal Court

• Federal land

• Tax fraud

• International crime

• Terrosim

• Barking 4 stocks

• Interstate crimes

State Crimes

• Murder

• Sex crimes

• property crimes

• Traffic offenses

• shoplifting

• burglary

What is the purpose of executive branch?

enforcing the laws

Supreme law of the land is called what?

the Constitution

What is the purpose of legislative branch?

to create laws

What are similarities of the Dual court system?

• Both federal and state court systems have a tiered structure with trial courts, appellate courts, and a supreme court at the top. 

• Both systems can review cases based on legal issues

• Both systems follow similar procedures for trials, including presentation of evidence, arguments, and jury deliberations. 

What are differences of the Dual court system?

• Federal courts handle cases involving federal law (like constitutional issues, interstate disputes), while state courts handle cases involving state laws (like local crimes, family matters). 

• Methods for selecting judges can differ between federal and state courts, with some states electing judges while federal judges are appointed. 

• Each state has its own unique set of laws, meaning interpretations and applications can vary across different state courts.