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20 Cards in this Set
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Morality
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that values that govern a society's attitude toward right and wrong
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Ethics
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attempts to develop te means for determining what those values should be
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Law
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consists of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain stability and justice in that society
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Constitution
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spells out the principles by which that country's government operates
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Common Law
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every effort was made to share the same law
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Precedent
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a judge is required to follow an earlier court decesion when deciding a case with similar circumstances
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Statutes
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laws specifically passed by a governing body created for that purpose
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Legislature
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body of lawmakers
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Unconstitutional
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if a law violates the constitution
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Administrative Law
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consists of those rules and procedures established by regulatory agencies
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Prosecutor
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the party that accuses the person of a crime
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Defendent
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person who is accused of a crime
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Felony
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a major crime punishable by imprisonment or death
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Misdemeanor
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a less serious crime with a less severe penality
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Murder
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the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought
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Assault
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an attempt to commit battery
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Burglary
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the breaking and entering of a dwelling house at night with the intent to commit a felony
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Crime
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an act against the public good, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both
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Robbery
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the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another accompanied by violence or threats
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Sentence
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appropiate punishment
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