Legal Concepts Flashcard

Front

What is an injunction?

Back

A court order to do or not do something.

Front

What was the outcome of Miranda v. Arizona?

Back

Required police to inform suspects of their rights.

Front

What is plea bargaining?

Back

A negotiation for a lesser charge.

Front

What is a petit jury responsible for?

Back

Deciding the outcome of a trial.

Front

What was the significance of Marbury v. Madison?

Back

It established judicial review.

Front

What is judicial review?

Back

The power of courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the constitution.

Front

What is the role of a grand jury?

Back

To determine whether there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.

Front

What does 'double jeopardy' mean?

Back

The legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense.

Front

What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

Back

Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal law deals with offenses against the state.

Front

What is a tort?

Back

A wrongful act or infringement of a right leading to civil legal liability.