Mass Communication Law

Constitution

A written plan of government written in 1787

3 branches of government

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

Bill of Rights

First 10 amendments

Amendment

A change to the Constitution (27...33)

State Courts

Courts that hear disputes about the laws of one state

Federal Courts

Courts that hear disputes about laws that apply to the entire United States

Supreme Court

determines whether something is Constitutional or not

Legislative Branch

Congress

Executive Branch

President and cabinet

Judicial Branch

the courts

Rule of Law

principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

law

Rules made by parliament and enforceable by the courts

rule

The precise legal definition of how government will implement a policy.

Presidence

setting a standard on how decisions are made

Due Process

fair legal proceedings

Over-Ruled

to rule against (something or someone)

Constitutional Law

laws in constitution

stachitory law

laws by state

Common Law

A legal system based on custom and court rulings

Defendant

an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime

probable cause

reasonable cause for issuing a search warrant or making an arrest

discovery

gathering evidence

Supena

court order

venue

location where a case is to be tried

Marbury v. Madison

Established judicial review

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

corporations have 1st amendment right to support political candidates