govmnt 11

Question 1

common law

Answer 1

an unwritten law made by a judge that has developed over centuries from those generally accepted ideas of right and wrong that have gained judicial recognition

Question 2

double jeopardy

Answer 2

Part of the fifth amendment which says that no person can be put in jeopardy of life or limb twice. Once a person has been tried for a crime, he can’t be tried again for the same crime.

Question 3

Libel

Answer 3

False and malicious use of printed words

Question 4

misdemeanor

Answer 4

A lesser offense, punishable by a small fine or jail term

Question 5

Pardon

Answer 5

Release from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime by the president or governor

Question 6

seditious speech

Answer 6

the advocating or urging of an attempt to overthrow the government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts.

Question 7

shield law

Answer 7

a law which gives reporters some protection against having to disclose their sources or reveal other confidential information in legal preceding.

Question 8

symbolic speech

Answer 8

expression by conduct, facial expressions, body language or carrying a sign or arm band