Cops

Question 1

How many justices serve life terms in SCOUTS

Answer 1

9

Question 2

How many cases are heard each year

Answer 2

80-130

Question 3

How do cases reach the courts

Answer 3

appeals process

Question 4

How many cases are presented to the courts

Answer 4

8,000

Question 5

what is appeals process

Answer 5

allows a higher court to review a lower court’s decision

Question 6

what is judicial review

Answer 6

the power of courts to examine and overturn actions of the legislative and executive branches of government if they are found to be illegal or unconstitutional

Question 7

5th amendment (3)

Answer 7

Protects against double jeapordy
selfincrimnation and right to due process.

Question 8

6th amendment (4)

Answer 8

Right to a speedy and public trial
right to a impartial jury
right to confront witnesses
right to an attorny

Question 9

8th amendment (3)

Answer 9

Prohibits: excessive bail, excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishments

Question 10

How many judges need to agree to hear the case

Answer 10

4

Question 11

What must a case involve to get to scotus

Answer 11

a constituional question

Question 12

Precedent

Answer 12

a previous court decision that guides future cases like creating a rule to follow

Question 13

Can precedent be over thrown and if so how?

Answer 13

Can be overturned if times change significantly or new judges have different views

Question 14

Probable Cause

Answer 14

reasonable grounds for believing a crime has been committed

Question 15

What is required for probable cause

Answer 15

Arrests, search warrants, and seizures

Question 16

what are Miranda rights based off of

Answer 16

Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination

Question 17

what do Miranda rights include

Answer 17

Right to remain silent, right to an attorney

Question 18

Transparency

Answer 18

Laws must be clear and understandable

Question 19

Fair and Impartial Justice (3)

Answer 19

• Everyone has right to fair trial
• Legal procedures must be consistent
• Judicial decisions based on established laws

Question 20

Legal equality

Answer 20

all individuals should be treated the same under the law

Question 21

Judicial procedure

Answer 21

steps used to administer justice through the court system

Question 22

Purpose of Rule of Law

Answer 22

maintaining order, protecting liberties and rights