How did judicial review come about?
Came from Marberry vs madison.
What needs to happen for the supreme court to reach a decision?
A majority of the court has to agree.
Explain the process of someone getting on the supreme court.
The president nominates you and the senate has to confirm.
What is judicial restraint? Give an example
A judge uses prior court cases from the Constitution.
Can a decision of the supreme court be appealed?
Nope, no higher court.
What is a dissenting opinion?
One of the justices of the minority writes a paper on the ruling.
What do student religious groups have a right to do?
Has a right to meet at school.
Explain the difference between civil liberties and civil rights.
Civil liberties are protection against the government civil rights are good things the government does and tries to make everyone equal.
Explain "clear and present danger".
The likelihood that a crime is being committed.
When do you lose the right to assemble
When you damage property and break the law.
What can the police search without a warrant? Why is this?
You're car because it can move.
Explain the Miranda rule
You have to have your rights read to you getting arrested.
What does the 2nd amendment guarantee?
A well-regulated Militia is necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.
What is probable cause? Why do police need this?
A suspicion that a crime is being committed, the police need this to get a search warrant.
What is treason? Give an example.
When someone helps an enemy outside of the United States. Helping out Osama bin laden.