https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu en-us 2018-04-13 23:09:03 UTC 2025-12-10 13:51:34 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu/wish/251744488 Sometimes the meaning of a law passed by a legislature and enforced by the executive branch is unclear. When that happens, the judicial branch provides an interpretation of the law.]]> 2018-04-13 23:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu/wish/251744488 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu/wish/251744589 Trials begin with an opening statement, then they move on to presenting the prosecutions evidence. After that, the defense presents its own evidence, and both sides have closing arguments. Finally, the jury reaches a verdict on the case.]]> 2018-04-13 23:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu/wish/251744589 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu/wish/251744694 Trials allow citizens to be protected under the law stated in the Constitution, and protects them from being framed for things they didn't commit. Juries are important because they add a democratic aspect to trials, as they all have to vote on a verdict.]]> 2018-04-13 23:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/sdy2cmy8l5uu/wish/251744694