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1 Welcome! Unit 8: Vocabulary & Unit 14: Impact of Law Review

2 Types/ Sources of Law U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1896-1966 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1966-Present VocabularyRandom 200 400 600 800 1000 Bonus Question: 5000 pts

3 Types/ Sources of Law : 200 Question: What type of law is used to help solve disputes between people or organizations? Answer Civil law

4 Types/ Sources of Law: 400 Question: Identify the type of law based on the scenario below. Julie was pulled over by the police at 2:00am and was charged with breaking the curfew in her town. She was fined and released back to her parents. Answer Juvenile law

5 Types/ Sources of Law: 600 Question: Identify the type of law based on the scenario below. A man was caught on tape robbing a gas station. He was arrested, brought to trial, and found guilty of burglary. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine. Answer Criminal law

6 Types/ Sources of Law: 800 Question: For each statement identify whether it applies to civil law, criminal law, or both. 1. The defendant may have to pay money. 2. The case involves the government against a person. 3. The remedy is decided according to what is asked for. Answer 1- both 2- criminal 3- civil

7 Types/ Sources of Law: 1000 Question: What two documents had a significant impact on the development of law in Western society? Explain their significance. Answer Code of Hammurabi- first written set of laws- criminal/civil law- punishments for crimes- Magna Carta- Guaranteed the rights of the people- limited the power of the government.

8 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1896-1966: 200 Question: What Supreme Court case made “separate but equal” facilities legal? Answer Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

9 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1896-1966: 400 Question: What happened to American schools after the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education? Answer The federal government ordered that states integrate classes.

10 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1896-1966: 600 Question: Following the 1966 Supreme Court decision in Miranda v. Arizona, police began informaing people placed under arrest that they “have the right to remain silent.” What basic freedom is this meant to protect? Answer The protection against self-incrimination

11 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1896-1966: 800 Question: What was the significance/impact of the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case, Gideon v. Wainwright? Answer States must pay for public defenders (attorneys).

12 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1896-1966: 1000 Question: The 1954 U.S. Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education, overturned the 1896 case of _____v._____ because it would deny equal _________ under the _______. Answer Plessy v. Ferguson, equal protection under the law

13 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1966-Present: 200 Question: Which U.S. Supreme Court decision addresses the need for public schools to balance students’ rights with principals’ responsibilities? A.Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier B.Gideon v. Wainwright C.Plessy v. Ferguson D.Bush v. Gore Answer A. Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier

14 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1966-Present: 400 Question: Juveniles accused of crimes continue to be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults as a result of which U.S. Supreme Court case? A.District of Columbia v. Heller B.Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier C.In re Greene D.In re Gault Answer D. In re Gault

15 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1966-Present: 600 Question: What lesson did future leaders learn from the 1974 U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Nixon? Answer The president is accountable for obeying the law

16 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1966-Present: 800 Question: How does the power of judicial review have an effect on the laws that are passed by Congress? Answer It determines which laws are valid and what kind of laws can be enacted.

17 U.S. Supreme Court Cases 1966-Present: 1000 Question: Explain the concept of freedom of speech as it applies to students in school. (Use court cases to support your answer) Answer Students have freedom of speech in school- Tinker v. Des Moines. However, it cannot be a disruption to the learning environment. Some speech may be limited especially if it occurs in a regular classroom setting (environment)- Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier.

18 Vocabulary: 200 Question: Matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country in foreign countries. Answer Foreign relations

19 Vocabulary: 400 Question: Agreement in which two or more countries commit to help each other for defense, economic, scientific, or other reasons. Answer Alliance

20 Vocabulary: 600 Question: What is the difference between civil and criminal law? Answer Criminal law is a type of law that regulates the behavior of individuals in a society (crimes). Civil law is the body of law that governs relationships among individuals (defines people’s legal rights).

21 Vocabulary: 800 Question: What is the definition of diplomacy? Answer The art of dealing with foreign governments.

22 Vocabulary: 1000 Question: Use the word diplomat *correctly* in a sentence. Answer Sample answer: President Obama sent a diplomat to Israel to discuss the United States’ economic relations with the country.

23 Random: 200 Question: Which situation would most likely lead to a civil case? A. A person robs another person at gunpoint B. A person is caught breaking into a house C. A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house D. A person fails to stop at a red light Answer C. A person breaks a leg at a friend’s house

24 Random: 400 Question: What is one way that the rule of law has influenced the development of the American legal system? A.Elected officials must obey constitutional laws but not statutory laws. B.Penalties for violating civil laws are more severe than for violating criminal laws. C.Defendants are guilty until proven innocent. D.All people, including politicians and other leaders, must obey the law. Answer D

25 Random: 600 Question: The code of Hammurabi (1772 BC) includes laws focusing on contracts. What type of U.S. law is based on the Code of Hammurabi? Answer Civil law

26 Random: 800 Question: What purposes do U.S. courts serve? Answer Answers vary-U.S. courts settle criminal and civil disputes.

27 Random: 1000 Question: How is the federal court system organized? (you can list or draw a pyramid) Answer District court (trial court)  Circuit Court of Appeals  Supreme Court

28 Bonus Question: 5000 pts. Question: How are appointments made to the Supreme Court (2-step process), and how long do justices serve? Answer … Justices are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. They serve for life or until they choose to retire.

29 The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Loss the money!

30 The Winner Of The Last Round Write Down How Much Money You Are Willing To Risk If You get the Question write you win that money If you get it wrong you Loss the money!


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