Chapter 5 vocab

Front

Courts that listen to testimony and decide facts in disputes.

Back

Trial Courts

Front

People involved in a legal matter

Back

Parties

Front

Levels of government that create laws:

Back

All of these

Front

The Constitution and federal law is the highest law in the U.S. refers to...

Back

the supremacy clause

Front

No plaintiff in a...

Back

criminal case

Front

In a civil lawsuit, the injured party is the _____________.

Back

plantiff

Front

In a civil lawsuit, the person being sued is the _____________.

Back

defendant

Front

Founding fathers' safeguard against government power.

Back

Checks and balances.

Front

Influence lawmakers:

Back

lobbying

Front

Reason for plea bargain?

Back

All of the above.