Intro to Law Vocab

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A person charged with a crime or being sued.

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Defendant

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A person who brings a civil lawsuit against another.

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Plaintiff

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A lawyer representing the government who brings criminal charges.

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Prosecutor

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Proof required to convict a defendant of a crime, with no reasonable doubt about guilt.

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Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

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Proof required in a civil case for defendant's fault, needing evidence greater than the opposing party.

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Preponderance of the Evidence

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Provision in Article VI declaring the Constitution supreme over all U.S. laws

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Supremacy Clause

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People observing a crime are less likely to help if others are present.

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Bystander Effect

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A retrial will be conducted in _____

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Appeals court

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Court decision guiding similar cases

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Precedent

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Text of a law beyond its intended meaning

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Letter of the Law