Civics and Economics Vocabulary

Chapter 15 - Section OneCommon Law- Law based on court decisionsSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Precedent- Legal opinions that become common lawSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Statute- Laws by the stateSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Chapter 15 - Section TwoPlaintiff- AccuserSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Defendant- AccusedSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Felony- Serious federal crimeSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Misdemeanor- Minor crimeSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Larceny- StealingSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Robbery- Stealing by forceSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Burglary- Unlawful entry with intent to commit a crimeSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Lawsuit- When a civil case goes to courtSimilarity/Difference:

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Tort- Civil wrongdoingSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Libel- Printing of liesSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Constitutional Law- deals with formation, construction, and interpretation of constitutions Similarity/Difference:Sentence:

Chapter 15 - Section ThreeStare Decisis- “Let the decision stand”Similarity/Difference:Sentence:

Writ of Habeas Corpus- The right to be informed of what youʼre accused ofSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Bill of Attainer- Sentencing a person without trialSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Ex Post Facto Law- Person can be punished for crimes that occurred before they were illegalSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Due Process of Law- government may not take life, liberty, or property without proper exercise lawSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Search Warrant- Judgeʼs authorization to searchSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Double Jeopardy- Person tried for a crime found not guilty may not be placed in jeopardySimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

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Grand Jury- 12-23 citizens that hear a caseSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Plea Bargaining- Negotiation between defense attorney and prosecutorSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Bail- Amount of money set to release a prisoner until trialSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

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