Civics and Economics Vocabulary

Chapter 16 - Section OneComplaint- The plaintiff, defendant, and caseSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Summons- Document announcing court dateSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Discovery- Right to gather information from witness prior to travelSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Settlement- Money agreed upon to pay plaintiffSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Chapter 16 - Section TwoProsecution- Party initiating legal proceedingsSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Crime- Act breaking a lawSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Penal Code- Punishments that go with each crimeSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Parole- Right to early release from prisonSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Mandatory Sentencing- Minimum or maximum sentencingSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Arraignment- First court appearance when presented with charge and offer pleaSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Testimony- Responses given under oathSimilarity/Difference:

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Cross-Examine- Witness testify for opposing sideSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Acquittal- Vote of not guilty followed by releaseSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Hung Jury- Jury that cannot come to a verdictSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Chapter 16 - Section 3Juvenile- Minor under age 18Similarity/Difference:Sentence:

Juvenile Delinquent- Minor with criminal recordSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

Rehabilitate- Correct behaviorSimilarity/Difference:Sentence:

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