Unit 6 Vocab Flashcard ce.9

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Definition of "Appeal" in legal system?

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Request for a higher court to review a lower court's decision.

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Term for a court's authority to hear a case for the first time?

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Original Jurisdiction

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Purpose of arraignment in a criminal case?

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To hear the charges against him/her.

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In a civil case, who brings the lawsuit?

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Plaintiff

Front

Term for a serious criminal law violation?

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Felony

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Accused person in a legal case?

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Defendant

Front

Term for the party initiating a civil lawsuit?

Back

Plaintiff

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Principle ensuring fairness and protecting individual rights in the legal system?

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Due Process

Front

Term for a serious crime punishable by over a year in prison?

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Felony

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Power of the court to review and overturn laws or government actions?

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Judicial Review