The Judicial Branch
Vocabulary Matching: Types of Legal Systems
Match the term with the definition.
Types of Law
_____1. This type of law is made by lawmaking bodies such as Congress.
_____2. These laws are based on rules that have been accepted by Americans and common sense. It is often based on judges’ decisions.
_____3. Laws that are set up by government agencies fall into this category.
_____4. Any law having to do with our written plan of government falls into this category. It is
the highest law in the land and no law can overrule it.
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Rights of the Accused
_____1. This right makes sure that a person who knows the law will help protect the rights of an
accused person.
_____2. This right allows an accused person to have freedom until the trial if a certain amount
of money has been paid to the court. Sometimes, if the crime is very serious, this right
is taken away.
_____3. This group must formally accuse a person of a crime before a trial is held. The accusation, called an indictment, must be based on evidence.
_____4. This right is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment. It ensures that a petit jury decides if a crime has been committed based on evidence.
_____5. Citizens have the right to ask a higher court to hear their case if they disagree with a lower court’s decision. This right is called the right to ______________.
_____This court does not hear cases of guilt or innocence. It only determines if the rights of Americans have been violated or if the constitution is in question.
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