Gov't Ch 13 Flashcardizz

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Guarantees the right to "assistance of counsel."

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6th Amendment

Front

Right to trial by jury.

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7th Amendment

Front

Defendant is tried for an action that Congress has declared as a federal crime.

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Criminal Case

Front

Noncriminal matter where the plaintiff is seeking damages ($).

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Civil Case

Front

Examples include robbery, kidnapping, mail fraud, and tax evasion. What type of case do these examples represent?

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Criminal Case

Front

Examples include: Bankruptcy, labor, civil rights, public land, and terms of a contract. What type of case do these examples represent?

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Civil case

Front

Person who brings about a lawsuit against the defendant.

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Plaintiff/Prosecution

Front

Person who is being sued by the plaintiff (or lawyer)

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Defendant/Defense

Front

Ensure rules are followed by lawyers, informs the jury of their responsibilities, and often sentences (punishes) criminals that are found guilty.

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Judge

Front

Used to determine if the government has enough evidence to charge someone with a crime and start a court case.

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Grand Jury