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How long do justices of the US Supreme Court serve? They serve for life
Why is adversary procedure important for court cases? It allows both sides to tell their story
How many jurors are usually in a jury trial? 12
What is a bench trial? A trial where there is no jury and the judge determines the outcome of your case
When a person commits a felony, they will likely be punished how? By serving jail time
Which type of court does not cover appeals? District court
Which amendment protects the accused from cruel and unusual punishment and from extremely high bail? 8th amendment
What is the highest court in the state of North Carolina? The North Carolina Supreme Court
Shoplifting and minor traffic offenses are examples of what type of law? Misdemeanor
Which system of law addresses crimes committed by someone under the age of 18? Juvenile Law
What type of court cases do not involve jail time? Civil Law
If a person is accused of murder, what sort of crime is that? Felony
Which of the following is an example of how a federal law restricts an Amendment? Gun Control Act of 1968
Which Supreme Court case allowed the school to limit a student's freedom of speech if if it is deemed inappropriate? Bethel School District #403 v. Fraser
In which Supreme Court case did the Supreme Court rule in favor of students who were wearing armbands protesting the Vietnam War? Tinker v Des Moines
This Supreme Court case allows administrators to search students as long as they have reasonable suspicion. New Jersey v TLO
Which of the 8 principles of the Constitution allows the Federal government to have power over the State? Federalism
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