GHS Business Law

1) In Chapter 4, Section 1, the book discusses the two levels of courts. Describe these two levels.
2) In Chapter 4, Section 1, the book talks about an arbitrator and a mediator. Describe these two and the difference between the two.
3) In Chapter 4, Section 2, the book talks about the Federal Court System. Describe in detail the structure of the federal court system.
4) In Chapter 4, Section 3, the book talks about the State Court System. Describe in detail the structure of the State court system.

Answers should be in complete sentences with your name, block and date. 

Today we will start Chapter 4- The Court System

Chapter 4 Notes Sheets

Assignment:
In groups, you will answer questions:
#6-#10 on page 61 of your textbook
#11-#14 on page 63 of your textbook

Create 35 Review Questions to Help you Review for the 9 Week Exam from Chapters 1-3 on the topics we have discussed and have had a project on. These must be fill in the blank or short answer. DO NOT create a multiple choice question. You must also cover all chapters. Write the question & the answer. Anything is fair game from Chapters 1-3 for your 9 Week Exam.

Your 9 week exam is next Friday!

Upon completion- if you need to add something to your poster, do so. Your poster should have been colorful, creative, and not just paper stuck on the page. The more creative, the better the grade. They will be graded over the weekend. So make sure you leave it on the table before you leave.

Complete the following questions on Chapter 3. Answer each question in a word document and print upon completion:

3-1
1) Why were the Articles of Confederation deemed unacceptable and how were they replaced?
2) Why was the Bill of Rights adopted?
3) What documents were written in the course of our nation's founding?
4) What is the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?
5) When was the Decleration of Independence adopted?
6) What was the 13th state to ratify the Constitution?

3-2
1) Why is due process so important?
2) What does the 13th amendment protect?
3) What does the 15th amendment guarantee?
4) List the First 10 Amendments and what each one protects, etc.

3-3
1) Under our Constitution, all spending bills must originate in the __________________.
2) The U.S. Senate is made up of how many members from every state.
3) What branch of the government is headed by the President?

Definitions
1) Civil Rights
2) Legal Rights
3) Legal Duties
4) Political Party
5) Amendment