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11 Cards in this Set
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What is civil law?
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Civil law is law that settles disputes between two parties over an agreement.
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What is criminal law?
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Criminal law involves a person or party breaking a law.
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What is constitutional law?
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Constitutional law involves a party claiming that the other party is infringing on their constitutional rights.
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What is military law?
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Military law involves one party breaking military law.
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What is rule of law?
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The Rule of Law states that everyone is affected the same way by the law, meaning no one is above the law.
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Which type of law is to protect citizens?
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Criminal law is used to protect citizens.
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What is the difference between misdemeanors and felonies?
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A misdemeanor is a small crime, while a felony is a major crime.
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What are ex post facto laws?
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Ex post facto laws are laws that provide punishment for a criminal, when the crime was committed before the crime was illegal.
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What is writ of habeas corpus?
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A writ of habeas corpus is a court order that requires a person suspected of a crime to come to court.
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What are bills of attainder?
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Bills of Attainder are legislative acts that deny the accused a judicial trial, and take away their civil rights. They are forbidden in the US Constitution, Article I, Section 10.
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What is a plea bargain?
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A plea bargain is a lesser punishment if the defendant pleads guilty.
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