Elkin Jeopardy 10 20 30 40 50 Local Government Early Laws Civil Law Criminal Economics 101 10 20 30 40 50
City chief executive Category 1 - 10
County legislature. Category 1 - 20
Example of direct democracy still used in New England.
Smallest unit of local government
City-wide elections rather than district.
An ancient legal code made up of 282 laws… “an eye for an eye”
Hebrew law that causes modern controversy
assembly in the English colonies The 1st representative assembly in the English colonies
English law based on earlier court decisions
Meaning “produce the body” this requires an official to explain why someone is being held
The party bringing the lawsuit
A formal statement naming the plaintiff, defendant, and describing the lawsuit.
The complaint and the answer together
The final step in a civil case
The party being sued
The plaintiff in a criminal case
Where a defendant is formally presented with the charges and enters a plea
A vote of not guilty
Young people who commit crimes
Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed this 6th amendment right
A situation when there’s not enough resources to produce all the things we want or need
More pollution free air = less driving
Fixed costs + variable costs
Food, water, shelter, etc.
Businesses compete with limited government interference