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TRIVIA GAME

TRIVIA GAME. What document is the “supreme law of the land?”. United States Constitution. What are the three branches of government?. Executive Legislative Judicial. Name three legal television shows. True or False: There are two types of court systems; federal and state courts. TRUE.

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TRIVIA GAME

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  1. TRIVIA GAME

  2. What document is the “supreme law of the land?” United States Constitution

  3. What are the three branches of government? • Executive • Legislative • Judicial

  4. Name three legal television shows.

  5. True or False: There are two types of court systems; federal and state courts. TRUE

  6. True or False: A divorce case would be heard in federal court. FALSE: A divorce case would be heard in state court.

  7. True or False: A case involving a federal regulation would be heard in federal court. TRUE

  8. Federal and State Courts US Supreme Court State Supreme Court (Highest State Court) US Circuit Court of Appeals Intermediate Court of Appeals US District Court (Federal Trials) Municipal or County Court (Local Trials) FEDERAL CASES STATE CASES

  9. Who plays the role of Denny Crane on “Boston Legal”? William Shatner

  10. What are your Miranda Rights? “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”

  11. What is the maximum punishment for murder in Washington State? Death Penalty

  12. What is the “highest court in the land”? United States Supreme Court

  13. Fun Fact • Did you know that there is actually a basketball court above the Supreme Courtroom? • The justice’s joke that it is actually the highest court in the land.

  14. How many justices are on the US Supreme Court? Nine

  15. Name two current US Supreme Court Justices. Stevens, Thomas, Ginsberg, Souter, Breyer, Roberts, Alito, Kennedy, Scalia

  16. Who is the current Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court? Chief Justice John Roberts

  17. Who was the first female justice appointed to the US Supreme Court? Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

  18. Who was the main character in Legally Blonde? Elle Woods

  19. What school did Elle Woods attend in Legally Blonde? Harvard

  20. True or False: If Johnny swings his fist to hit Tommy, but misses, Johnny would be guilty of battery. FALSE: Johnny would be guilty of assault, not battery because he did not actually hit Tommy.

  21. What US Supreme Court Case set the precedent for abortion? Roe v. Wade

  22. True or False: All cases are decided by a jury. FALSE: cases can be heard by a judge or a jury

  23. What is the longest running legal drama on television? Law and Order

  24. What former “Law and Order” District Attorney ran for President in the 2008 election? Fred Thompson

  25. True or False: Every state has the death penalty. FALSE

  26. state has death penalty and has used it since 1976state has death penalty but has not executed anyone since 1976state has abolished death penalty

  27. What is the highest court in Washington? Washington State Supreme Court

  28. Washington State Courts WA State Supreme Court WA State Court of Appeals Superior Court District Courts Municipal or County Court (Local Trials)

  29. True of False: Native Americans have their own court systems. TRUE

  30. What female pop star is going through a very public custody dispute? Britney Spears

  31. How many years does it take to get your law degree? Three

  32. True or False: You have to attend law school in Washington to become a lawyer. FALSE

  33. Law Clerk Program • Bachelor’s Degree from 4 year degree program • Full time employment with lawyer or judge • 4 years • At least 30 hours of studying and clerking per week

  34. What is a hung jury? A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict.

  35. You are an attorney. Your client calls you and says “I am going to kill X at 8:00 tonight.” In Washington do you have to report this to the police? YES

  36. Does Washington State have its own Constitution? YES

  37. What is double jeopardy? A defendant cannot be tried in court twice for the same crime.

  38. True or False: You have the Constitutional right to an attorney in a civil case. FALSE

  39. What recently deceased celebrity won her case at the Supreme Court involving her dead husband’s 89 million dollar estate? Anna Nicole Smith

  40. True or False: Going to court is the only way to settle a dispute. FALSE

  41. Name one other legal method of settling a dispute. • Arbitration • Mediation • Negotiation

  42. True or False: Your Street Law Teachers are NOT lawyers. TRUE

  43. Weekly Assignment • Find a legal issue from any media source (news, newspaper, TV shows, magazines, etc) • Write AT LEAST two paragraphs • Explain why you are interested in this particular legal issue AND • Whether or not you think the legal issue was decided correctly • Credit/No Credit • To be completed EVERY week; due each MONDAY at the start of class

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