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20 Cards in this Set
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misdemeanor
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a crime that is less serious than a felony
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indictment
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formal charges that the accused commited a crime
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checks and balances
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the idea that each branch of government may check the power of the other two branches.
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juror
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a member of a jury
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grand jury
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a jury that hears evidence and decides who should be charged witha crime.
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plea bargain
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an agreement made between a prosecutor and a defendant
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public policy
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policy made by a government
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real estate
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property in land or buildings
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lobby
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an attempt to persuade government leaders to favor a certain cause
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verdict
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the decision of a court
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bill
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a proposed law
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chief executive
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the president of a country or governor of a state
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felony
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a serious crime such as murder or treason
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no bill
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a grand jury's decision that evidence is not enough for an indictment
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petit jury
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a jury that hears evidence and decides who should be charged with a crime
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precinct
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a subdivision of a county, town or city for election purposes
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interim
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a period of time between events
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commander in chief
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a government official who holds power over the military
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appraise
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to set a value on
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creed
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a set of beliefs
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