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CIV M5L3 Key Terms
Civics Module 5 Lesson 3 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Habeas Corpus | Latin term, it means that someone who is arrested must be brought to court to hear the charges. |
| Presumption of Innocence | Idea that a person is considered legally innocent of a crime until a jury decides he/she is guilty. |
| Trial by Jury | Right guaranteed by the 5th amendment, a fair hearing by a group of peers who decides guilt or innocence. |
| Right to Counsel | Right guaranteed by the 6th amendment, an accused person has the right to a lawyer to represent them in court. |
| Appeals Process | Process to get a guilty verdict overturned by a higher court. |
| Equal Protection | Guarantee that all citizens be treated the same. |
| Due Process | Fair legal procedures, such as fair trials and trials by jury. |