EOC Review Hosted By Mrs. Smith

Early Forms of Law The Judicial ProcessTypes of Courts and Jurisdiction Interest Groups/Federal Agencies

Row 1, Col 1 What was the first written law? Code of Hammarabi

1,2 What is the difference between misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors-less serious crimes; Felonies-more serious crimes

1,3 Authority to hear a case first Original Jurisdiction

1,4 What impact does interest groups have on the lawmaking process? Interest groups hired lobbyist in order to influence the lawmaking process.

2,1 What is the science of law. Jurisprudence

2,2 What happened if a person pleads guilty to crime for a lesser charge? Plea Bargain

2,3 What NC Courts hear serious crimes and civil cases? Superior Courts

2,4 What are regulatory agencies? Executive Branch—enforces laws passed by the president

3,1 What is law based on customs and originated in England? Common Law

3,2 What are torts? Civil Cases: alleged injuries to one’s person, reputation, property, or business

3,3 What cases are heard in US District Courts? (list 3 cases) Crimes that violate federal laws, cases dealing with US government as the plaintiff or defendant, disputes occurring at sea, disputes between parties located in different states, disputes with foreign diplomats

3,4 What is pubic policy? Government positions on public issues and public problems?

4,1 What laws were based on moral beliefs? Ten commandments

4,2 List and define the four types of laws. Public (constitutional laws), Civil (laws covering contracts and relations between individuals, Administrative laws (governs the power of regulatory agencies) and International (covers relations among nations)

4,3 When does the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction? Cases involving foreign diplomats and disputes between states

4,4 Who are the law enforcement personnel for each level of government? Federal: FBI, State: SBI, Local: Local: City: Police Chief ; County-Sheriff

5,1 How does a bill becomes law? Idea, House- placed in hopper, assigned to committee, floor debate, vote Senate- assigned to committee, floor debate, vote, conference committee; sent to the President

5,2 What are the steps in the criminal court proceedings? Arrest, Indictment, Preliminary Hearing, Arraignment, Trial, Verdict

5,3 What is the structure of NC Court System and what type of jurisdiction exist between the levels? District Courts (original, minor crimes & suits), Superior Courts (original, serious crimes & suits, NC Court of Appeals (appellate), NC Supreme Court (appellate)

5,4 List and define three regulatory agencies. EPA, NASA, FEMA, NSA, CDC, DOT, DEA, FDA and etc.