The Law and Individual Rights | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 57 Public

How individuals, the government, and groups have tried to protect rights in the US

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The courts used this power to determine that laws banning same sex unions were illegal.

Judicial Review

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The _____ Amendment nationalized the Bill of Rights, making due process protections apply to state laws as well

14th

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A plea made in a criminal trial, not a guilty plea, but a statement that the accused feels the evidence is too strong to beat.

No Contest

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To formally charge an individual with a crime

Indictment

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Has the burden of proof in a criminal trial

Prosecution / Government

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A jury votes to acquit an individual, meaning .....

Innocent

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When a serious crime is being considered a ____________ will look at evidence and determine is enough exists to formally charge.

Grand Jury

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This building was occupied by Native Americans in the late 1960's to protest discrimination.

Alcatraz

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The 14th Amendment ensures that every citizen is entitled to _________ of law.

Due Process

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In the US individuals are considered "_______________________" when charged with a crime.

Innocent until proven guilty

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Laws that are made by legislatures are called. ____________________.

Statutory laws

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The transportation department requiring individuals to have their drivers license on hand when driving is an example of _______ law.

Administrative

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The Equal Pay Act (1963) banned pay discrimination against _____ who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment

Women

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To deny a certain group of individuals a right or privilege that other citizens have, especially the right to vote is called .....

Disenfranchisement

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The characteristics of a good law include reasonableness, enforceability, it is understandable, and it is ________.

fair / equitable

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The purpose of this branch of law is to settle disputes between groups and individuals peacefully.

Civil Law

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