Judicial System

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Who can bring a case in a criminal trial?

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Only the Government or State

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What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?

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Beyond a reasonable doubt

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What type of punishment can be given in a civil case? Options: Fines, incarceration, and execution; Only fines or some sort of legal action; Incarceration and fines; Execution and fines

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Only fines or some sort of legal action

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Which type of jurisdiction deals with cases that arise under federal law?

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Federal Jurisdiction

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What is concurrent jurisdiction?

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Cases that can be heard in either federal or state court

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What is double jeopardy?

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The prosecution retrying a case, which is prohibited by the constitution.

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Which type of jurisdiction involves cases affecting ambassadors and other public ministers?

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Supreme Court Jurisdiction

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Who can appeal a decision in a criminal case? Options: The plaintiff, The defendant, The government, The jury

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The defendant

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Which type of case can be appealed by either party, plaintiff or defendant? Options: Criminal cases, Civil cases, Government cases, Prosecution cases

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Civil cases

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What must be violated during the trial to be a reason for appeal?

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Rights