Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Chapter XVI Study
Chapter Sixteen Vocab Study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Civil cases involve a __________ Claiming a _____. | Civil Cases involve a PLAINTIFF claiming a LOSS. |
| In a civil case, the other side-or __________, Argues that there is no responsibility on their part. | In a civil case, the other side-or DEFENDENT, argues that there is no responsobility on their part. |
| Civil cases can involve suits for such things as ________, ___________, Breach of Contract, and __________. | Civil cases can involve suits for such things as DIVORCE, NEGLIGENCE, Breach of Contract, and INEQUITY. |
| In Equity cases, a _________ can rule an __________ or court order, to _______ a person or group from performing a certain action. | In Equity cases, a JUDGE can rule an INJUNCTION, or court order, to HALT a person or group from perfornming a certain action. |
| Civil cases start with a _______ Filed by the Plaintiff's lawyer. | Civil cases start with a COMPLAINT filed by the Plaintiff's Lawyer. |
| After a complaint is filed, the _______sends out a _________ (Order to go to court) to the __________. | After a complaint is filed, the COURT snes out a SUMMONS (Order to go to court) to the DEFENDANT. |
| After the summons has been answered, the case goes into the ___________ phase. | After the summons has been answeredm the case goes into the PLEADINGS phase. |
| After pleadings is finished, the case goes into a ____________ phase. | After the pleadings are finished, the case goes into a DISCOVERY phase. |
| During discovery, both parties may take part in ___________ or __________, in which an impartial third party guides a dicussion and generally creates a solution. | During discovery, both parties may take part in MEDIATION or ARBITRATION, in which an impartial third party guides a discussion and generally creates a solution. |
| After discovery, some cases may go to trial in which each party presents his/her case to a _________ or sometimes a _______. | After discovery, some cases may go to trial in which each party presents his/her case to a JUDGE or sometimes a JURY. |
| Criminal cases involve __________ for an offense against ________ or another person. | Criminal cases involve PUNISHMENTS for an offense against SOCIETY or another person. |
| If Charged, a defendant in a criminal case must enter a _____. | If charged, a defendant in a criminal case must enter a PLEA. |
| Plea _________ is when a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge. | plea BARGAINING is when a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge. |
| Criminal cases may be heard before a _______ or it may be a ________trial (One heard by a single judge) | Criminal cases may be heard before a JURY or it may become a BENCH trial(One heard by a single judge). |
| Criminal cases involve phases of ________, ______ __________, and __________. | Criminal cases involve phases of TESTIMONY, CROSS EXAMINATION, and VERDICT. |
| If the jury cannot decide, the prosecution must either _______ their charges or apply for a _________. | If a jury cannot decide, the prosecution must either DROP their charges or apply for a RETRIAL. |
Created by:
Mahl-Jhinn
Popular U.S. History sets