Unit 6: Identify the various procedures in the enactment , implementation, and enforcement of Law.

I: Protections of Rights

A: Article 1 forbids enactment of:

a.bills of attainder ( a law that punishes someone accused of a crime without a trial or fair hearing in court). b. Ex post facto- ( a law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed.

1. Due process of law ( 5th and 14th Amendments) means in part that gov’ts cannot take our lives, liberty, or property except according to the proper exercise of law.

2. Equal protection Clause: (14th Amendment) means everyone is treated equally.

B: Guarantee of rights

Why do people file civil suits?◦ A: People who bring or file suits claim to have

suffered a loss or injury. They are the plaintiff. They seek damages $$$ from the defendant ( the party being sued).

◦ B: Misdemeanors: less serious crimes- ex. Vandalism.

◦ C: Penalties from crimes 1. serve several functions.

Provide punishment Protect society Serve as a warning to others

II: Civil Lawsuits- Chapter 16, Section 1

When settling a civil case the judge may suggest the two parties try and settle out of court, or go into mediation.

What is the difference between settlement, mediation, and arbitration.

Define the vocabulary words in your notes for◦ Summons◦ Complaint◦ Discovery

Turn to page 450 and read the section.