1. Civics and Economics Vocabulary
Chapter 15 - Section One
Common Law- Law based on court decisions
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Precedent- Legal opinions that become common law
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Statute- Laws by the state
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Chapter 15 - Section Two
Plaintiff- Accuser
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Defendant- Accused
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Felony- Serious federal crime
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Misdemeanor- Minor crime
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Larceny- Stealing
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Robbery- Stealing by force
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Burglary- Unlawful entry with intent to commit a crime
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Lawsuit- When a civil case goes to court
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Tort- Civil wrongdoing
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Libel- Printing of lies
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Constitutional Law- deals with formation, construction, and interpretation of constitutions
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Chapter 15 - Section Three
Stare Decisis- “Let the decision stand”
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Writ of Habeas Corpus- The right to be informed of what youʼre accused of
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Bill of Attainer- Sentencing a person without trial
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Ex Post Facto Law- Person can be punished for crimes that occurred before they were
illegal
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Due Process of Law- government may not take life, liberty, or property without proper
exercise law
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Search Warrant- Judgeʼs authorization to search
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Double Jeopardy- Person tried for a crime found not guilty may not be placed in
jeopardy
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3. Grand Jury- 12-23 citizens that hear a case
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Plea Bargaining- Negotiation between defense attorney and prosecutor
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Bail- Amount of money set to release a prisoner until trial
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