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15 Cards in this Set
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Adversary system |
A legal system where two parties present their opposing positions to a jury or judge |
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Burden of proof |
The complainant (plaintiff) must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty |
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Innocent until proven guilty |
A principle that no guilt can be presumed until the charge has been proven beyond reasonable doubt |
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Judge |
A lawyer appointed by the government to hear court cases in a District or Supreme court, usually with a jury |
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Judiciary |
The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and deciding how they are applied |
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Jury |
A group of 12 members of the public chosen by ballot to sit and listen to a trial and determine the facts of the case |
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Laws |
The rules that a particular country or community recognises as regulating the actions of its members and which it may enforce by imposing penalties |
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Lawyer |
A legal expert, such as a solicitor or barrister, who represents a party in a legal case |
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Magistrate |
A lawyer appointed by the government to hear court cases in a Magistrates or local court, usually without a jury |
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Natural justice |
The idea that all people who come before the courts have basic legal rights such as being given a fair hearing |
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Private law |
Law that relates to disputes between individuals; e.g. civil law |
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Public law |
Law that affects society as a whole; e.g. criminal law |
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Regulators |
An official or government body responsible for controlling and supervising particular activities |
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Rule of law |
Basic principles, or ideas, that try to protect members of society and make sure justice is done |
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Verdict |
The finding or decision presented by the jury to a courtroom |
