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LAW STUDIES

LAW STUDIES. SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW. What is the formal term for the study of law and legal philosophy ? . Judicial Review Legalese Education Jurisprudence Statutory law. Jurisprudence. What is common law?. Law based on decisions of judges. .

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LAW STUDIES

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  1. LAW STUDIES SEMESTER EXAM REVIEW

  2. What is the formal term for the study of law and legal philosophy ? • Judicial Review • Legalese Education • Jurisprudence • Statutory law

  3. Jurisprudence

  4. What is common law?

  5. Law based on decisions of judges.

  6. A case in which a judge’s decision sets the standard for later similar cases. It establishes a _________

  7. Precedent Judges in later similar cases are expected to follow precedent.

  8. Term for a local law made by a county or city?

  9. Ordinance

  10. Term for laws made by legislators

  11. Statutes

  12. Where and when did common law originate ?

  13. The common law originated in England starting in the 1200’s The common law is still being added to in cases involving situations where there is no statute to guide a judge

  14. The power of an appeals court to decide if a law or the decision of a lower court is constitutional.______ ___________

  15. Judicial Review

  16. The philosophy of an eye for an eye came from ______________ code.

  17. Hammurabi’s code Hammurabi’s code was written thousands of years ago was the first extensive code of law.

  18. When one person or party sues another person or party this is called a _______ action

  19. Civil Action When several parties join together to sue this is a class action suit.

  20. Our political system is based on the concept of ________________that allows for both state and federal governments and laws.

  21. Federalism Federalism allows states to pass their own laws as long as they do not violate the U.S. Constitution

  22. Most of our legal rights are in the constitution in the first ten amendments called the

  23. Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights were added in 1790 because the people were afraid of the power of the new national gov’t.

  24. THE AMENDMENTS - QUESTIONS

  25. What 5 rights are contained in the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Clue RSPAP

  26. ReligionSpeechPressAssemblyPetition

  27. What amendment contains the prohibition against unreasonable searches by the gov’t?

  28. Amendment 4

  29. What amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

  30. Amendment 8

  31. The 5th amendment contains the prohibition against being put on trial for the same crime twice or

  32. Double Jeopardy

  33. What amendment protects a person from having to testify against him or herself?

  34. Amendment 5

  35. What amendment guarantees due process?

  36. Amendment 5

  37. What amendment guarantees a speedy trial and the right to a lawyer?

  38. Amendment 6

  39. What amendment would the NRA say grants the right to own a firearm?

  40. Amendment 2

  41. What amendment says that the states have rights and powers if they are not prohibited by the Constitution?

  42. Amendment 10

  43. Criminal Justice - Questions

  44. What is the term for someone who is present at the scene and helps another actually commit a crime.

  45. Accomplice

  46. What is the term for someone who provides aid or assistance to another prior to the crime?

  47. Accessory Before the Fact Example – A bank teller tells a friend who wants to rob the bank when the armored car will arrive.

  48. What is the term for someone who provides aid or assistance to another after the crime has been committed?

  49. Accessory After the Fact Example – Joe knows Fred is hiding from the police. He loans Fred his car so he can escape.

  50. Under what condition may a person kill an intruder into their home?

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