TERM 2 Review
Judicial System
Courts & Court Cases
Grassroots
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Yeah, ‘right’
The judicial system
We have this so we can solve disputes in a way that is both just and fair.
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beyond a reasonable doubt
The judge said to the jury, “If you find the defendant guilty, you must find them guilty ____.�
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Libya
Which country is this?
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The first amendment
If you are angry with the the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United you are allowed to start an online petition demanding they reverse their decision because of WHAT amendment? 1,4
The Judicial B
We have this, whose guidelines are found in Article III of our constitution, in order to guard our constitution and make sure our rights are never violated. 2,1
New Jersey v. T.L.O.
This case established a school’s right to search your bag.
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China
In 1989 this country had a major protest in Tiananmen Square that was ultimately smashed when their government opened fire on them from tanks. 2,3
14th amendment
This amendment has been used to protect corporations and protect us from having our righst violated by our states. 2,4
Plessy v. Fergussen
The Brown v. Board of Education overturned the precedent set by which case?
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precedent
The decisions by our Supreme Court in cases that they try set a ____ for us to follow that will stick until another case comes along to challenge it. 3,2
Syria Which country is this?
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The 8th amendment
According to this amendment if you were arrested for trespassing the state cannot fine you $500,000.
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majority and dissenting opinion
In a supreme court case with a 6 to 3 decision at least one justice from each side will type up a _____ & _____ explaining the reasoning of for their decision. 4,1
plaintiff
This person must prove the defendant is more likely than not to be the one at fault.
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Tunisia and Egypt
The people of these two Arab countries actually overthrew their governments in a revolution.
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“Eating ice-cream� (later mob-smiling)
Students in Belarus organized a flash mob in the city center where they were arrested for doing what?
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appeal
If you are taken to court and found guilty, what action can you take in hopes of having the decision overturned?
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Gitlow v. N.Y.
This case incorporated the first amendment setting the precedent that NO state can violate our right to free speech. 5,2
Assad
Protesters in Syria are fighting to get rid of this leader and his regime.
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What is astroturfing?
This is when PR groups, corporations, or even political campaigns are used to create fake grassroots movements. 5,4