For American political conservatives, there ought to be two pillars: Individual rights and limited, constitutional government. Americans that show a proper commitment to these two priorities are politically conservative. Individual rights are fundamental to any free society.
Frontcourt: A team's offensive half of the court. Lane: A painted area of the court between the baseline and free throw line. Also called the key because in the early years it was key-shaped. It was twice widened to its present rectangular shape and now is 16 feet wide. Midcourt Line: Also called the division line, the midcourt line divides the court in half.
At the heart of any criminal trial is what is often called the case-in-chief, the stage at which each side presents its key evidence to the jury. In its case-in-chief, the government methodically sets forth evidence in an attempt to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime.pening Statements. Once a jury is selected, the first dialogue at trial comes in the form of two opening statements -- one from the prosecutor on behalf of the government, and the other from the defense.