JUR/JUS/JUD

JUR/JUS/JUD

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a jury?

Back

A group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is referred to as a jurist?

Back

An expert in law.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does jurisdiction refer to?

Back

The territory or land in which justice and laws are administered and followed.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is justification in a legal context?

Back

The fact that is said to prove that something is true.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a judge in a court?

Back

To oversee the legal proceedings and ensure the law is applied fairly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

Back

Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal law involves prosecution by the state of individuals for offenses against the law.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a legal precedent?

Back

To provide a rule or example that courts follow in future cases.

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