*BELL RINGER*Please look up and define the term in loco parentisRemember to adhere to

classroom policy regarding cell phones, once you have

defined the term

Sources of LawFederal

a) US Constitutionb) US Criminal Code

c) Judiciald) Executive

Statea) State Constitution

b) State Criminal Codesc) Judiciary

Locala) County

b) Municipal

FederalUS Constitution – System of basic laws & principles that defines the rights of American citizens. Limits

what the government can and cannot do.

US Criminal Code - Acts made illegal by the federal government. Written

laws.Judicial – Interpretation of laws by

the courts.Executive – Presidential Proclamation

STATE

• State Constitution – Mirrors the US Constitution

• State Criminal Codes• Judiciary

Local• County – Collin County, Dallas County, Tarrant

County• Municipal or City – City of Allen

Using the internet, locate an example of a FEDERAL, STATE &

LOCAL law

• Keep the state law specific to Texas

• Describe your law• Tell me if it is listed as a felony or

misdemeanor and the possible punishment

Code of Hammurabi

Magna Carta & English Bill of Rights

US Bill of Rights

Which amendments impact the criminal trial process?

Define the following terms & list the amendment it is related to in the Bill of Rights

Bill of RightsSearch & Seizure

WarrantProbable Cause

IndictmentGrand Jury

Double JeopardySelf Incrimination

Due ProcessJury

Right to an AttorneyBail

FinesCruel & Unusual Punishment