Civics and economics
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| Jurisdiction |
The right of a court to hear a case and make a decision
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| Juvenile |
A person under the age of 18
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| Judicial Review | The right of courts to determine the constitutionality of
1. Laws 2. Acts of the executive branch
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| Criminal Law |
Determines whether a person is or is not guilty of breaking a law
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| Civil Law | When the court settles a disagreement between two parties.
(Ex: divorce , employee vs. boss or company)
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| Case Procedures |
Proper steps law enforcement (police) and courts must take during criminal cases or investigations
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| Bail |
the temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security given for the due appearance of the prisoner
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| Arraignment |
to state the charges against someone who is accused of a crime in a formal procedure before a judge
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| Probable Cause |
evidence that gives someone a reason to think that a crime has been or is being committed
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| Plaintiff |
a person who sues another person or accuses another person of a crime ( CIVIL ONLY)
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| Defendant |
a person who is being sued or accused of a crime in a court of law (Civil and Criminal)
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| Compensation | something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble
(Ex: money, community service)
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| Due Process | The Constitutional protection against unfair government actions and laws
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| Appellate Court | deals with people attempting to reverse legal decisions.
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| Misdemeanor | minor offense, rather than a serious crime
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| Felony | serious crime, like murder, arson, or burglary.
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| Jury |
group that decides a contest or a court case together
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| Jail |
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government
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| PLea |
a defendant's answer by a factual matter
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| verdict | the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision
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| Damages | a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
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| Indictment |
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
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| appeal | take a court case to a higher court for review
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