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Name _ __Date__ Period __ You and the Law Review Guide – Introduction to the Law

1. What is the difference between a law and a rule? Give an example of each.

2. What are the 3 qualities of effective laws? (as we discussed)

3. List the values that go into making laws. Next to each, give an example of a law it represents.

4. Based on the name Pennsylvania v. Cruise, is the case a criminal or a civil case? How can you tell? Give an example of a name of the other type of case.

5. What are the 3 branches of the federal government. Which MAKES most laws?

6. You decide you’ve had enough of George Bush as president. You want him kicked out of office. How can you do this?

7. What is a lobbyist?

8. What role do agencies play in the law?

9. What are litigators?

10. When do you need a lawyer? How can you find one?

11. What is the difference between a court and an appeals court?

12. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

13. What are the 6 sources of the law?

14. What is a referendum? Give an example of one that has become a law.

15. How have voting rights changed over time?

16. How and when can you register to vote?

17. When is a plaintiff involved in a case? When is a prosecutor involved in a case?

18. How are juries selected?

19. What are the steps to a trail?

20. How do you go about petitioning the Supreme Court to hear your case?

21. In what ways can you arrange pay with a lawyer? What if you can’t afford one?

22. What responsibilities does a lawyer have to his/her client?