Judicial Branch

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a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.

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Criminal

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A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

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Judge

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Refers to the power of a court to hear appeals from lower courts.  

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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The party who brings a legal action or in whose name it is brought.

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Plaintiff

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The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community

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Civil

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A crime that carries a less severe punishment than a felony.

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Misdemeanor

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Someone authorized to practice law; a lawyer.

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Attorney

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The authority of a court to hear and decide a case for the first time, before any appellate review.

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Original jurisdiction