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CL M5L1 Key Terms
Civic Literacy Module 5 Lesson 1 Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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Criminal Law | A system of law that punishes people who commit a crime. |
Crime | An act that is illegal and punishable by law. |
Civil Law | A system of law that helps to settle disputes between private citizens and/or businesses. |
Juvenile Law | A system of law that addresses crimes committed by someone under the age of 18. |
Felony | A serious crime that results in the offender serving one or more years in prison. |
Misdemeanor | A less serious crime that often results in the guilty paying a fine, completing community service, and/or spending time in a local jail. |