Civics and Economics SOL Review

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Judicial Review

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when the courts Review the laws and actions of the other branches to check if they are constitutional

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probable cause

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reason (based upon facts) to believe a crime has been committed

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Jurisdiction

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the authority of a court to hear a case

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misdemeanor

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less serious crime

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Felony -

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a serious crime

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appeal -

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to ask a higher court to Review a case

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arraignment

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court proceeding where probable cause is reviewed

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plaintiff

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the person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

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Defendant -

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in a criminal action, the person accused of wrongdoing

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Scarcity -

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The inability to satisfy all wants at the same time