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20 Cards in this Set
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Civil Law |
All laws do not involve criminal matter, such as tort and contract law. Civil law usually deals with private right of individuals, groups, or businesses. |
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Defendant |
The person against who the claim is made. |
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Plaintiff |
In a civil case, the injured party who brings legal action against the alleged wrongdoer. |
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Prosocutor |
The state or federal government's attorney in a criminal case. |
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Judaical Review |
The process by which courts decide whether the laws passed by Congress or state legislatures are constitutional. |
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Supremacy Clause |
The provision in Article VI of the Constitution stating that U.S. laws and treaties must be followed even if state and local laws disagree with the Constitution and these treaties. |
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Advocacy |
The active support of a cause. |
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Lobbying |
A way to influence the lawmaking process by convincing lawmakers to cote as you want them to. |
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Arbitration |
Both parties to a dispute agree to have one or more persons listen to their arguments and make a decision for them. |
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Adversarial System |
U.S. trial system |
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Inquisitional System |
In which the judge is active in questioning witnesses and controlling the court process, including the gathering and the presenting of evidence. Present in some European countries. |
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Error In Law |
Occurs when the judge makes and mistake as to the law applicable in the case. |
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Litigators |
Lawyers are called this or trial attorneys. |
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Initiative |
A procedure that enables a specified number of voters to propose a law by petition. |
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Referendum |
Occurs when a legislative act is referred to voters for final approval or rejection. |
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Recall |
Allows voters to remove elected officials from office |
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Delegated Power |
Congress grants powers to tribal groups in certain areas, such as environmental regulations. |
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Inherent Powers |
Sometimes the tribal powers that remain. |
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Bar Associations |
Organizations that license lawyers. |
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Community Policing |
Builds closer connections between the police and the communities they serve. |
