vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections ANS - article III
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right of people to peaceaby assemble ANS - 1st
amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure ANS - 4th amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment
or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in
actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be
twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against
himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private
property be taken for public use, without just compensation. ANS - 5tH AMENDMENT
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial
jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have
been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be
confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his
favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. ANS - 6th amendment
due process is defined by blacks law dictionary as "the conduct of legal proceedings according to
established rules and principles for the protection and enforcement of private rights including notice
and the right to a fair hearing before a tribunal with the power to decide a case ANS - 14th amendment
Law making branch ANS - Legislative Branch
basic mission for law enforcement ANS - crime prevention
, how many members are appointed in U.S. supreme court and why? ANS - 9. uneven numbers allow for
split decision without ties
the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them ANS - case law
a courts written explanation of its decision on a case intended to be relied upon as a statement of the
law based on the facts of the case ANS - published opinion
an opinion that the court has designated as unfit for publication. an opinion may be placed on the courts
web page but will be classified as "unpublished" ANS - unpublished opinion
what circuit court is south carolina designated in ANS - 4th circuit
what are the two branches of circuit court ANS - common pleas - civil
general sessions - criminal
has jurisdiction over matters involving wills, estate, and mental competency issues. Also does not have
any criminal jurisdiction ANS - S.C. probate court
what is used for appeal for a state case to be heard in federal court ANS - writ of certiorari
legislatively created laws ANS - statuatory law
court based decisions ANS - common law
a partys duty to prove a disputed assertion or charge, must be presented to be successful at any given
stage in the legal process ANS - burden of proof
the doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the belief that the
defendant is not guilty ANS - reasonable doubt
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