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Unit 5 B (MC) The Individual, the Law, and the Internet Flashcards

1.

What type of government seeks to limit online political communications?

authoritarian

2.

Through the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, Congress requires
Web sire companies to establish

privacy policies.

3.

What is the term for Web sites established by independent citizens to voice their support of a candidate?

grassroots

4.

____________ and the punishments for them are spelled out in each state's penal code.

Crimes

5.

Who are people who act somewhat like a judge by reviewing cases and resolving disputes?

arbitrators

6.

What is the process by which each side can check facts and gather evidence before going to trial.

Discovery

7.

What is a formal statement naming the plaintiff and the defendant and describing the nature of the lawsuit?

complaint

8.

What are the legal decisions that become part of the common
law?

Precedents

9.

A grand jury decides if there is sufficient evidence to __________
a suspect.

charge

10.

Which Amendment states that people may not be required
to incriminate themselves?

Fifith