Civil Life Review

Front

What are civil liberties?

Back

Rights that protect individuals from government actions

Front

Define the word suffrage.

Back

The right to vote in political elections

Front

Which document contains the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

The Bill of Rights

Front

What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Back

Felony is a major crime, misdemeanor is a minor crime.

Front

What is the difference between personal and property crimes? Can you provide an example for each?

Back

Personal crimes involve harm to individuals, property crimes involve harm to belongings.

Front

What is the phrase used to describe the degree to which the prosecution must prove the defendant committed the crime?

Back

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Front

What is a capital offense?

Back

A crime punishable by death.

Front

What is the burden of proof, and how does it differ between civil and criminal cases?

Back

The burden of proof is harder to prove in criminal and rests with the prosecution.

Front

The US has a what party system?

Back

Two-party system

Front

Every 4 years we hold what type of election?

Back

Presidential election