Unit 5: Civil Case Procedure/Rights of the Accused Review

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What is a civil case?

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A legal action involving property or money disputes between two parties.

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Who files a lawsuit in a civil case to recover money, property, or due to injury?

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Plaintiff

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In a civil case, the defendant is the person being ____.

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sued

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Who can hear a civil case in court?

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A judge or jury

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What is one way that the Bill of Rights protect the rights of an individual who is arrested and charged with a crime?

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By ensuring a speedy and public trial

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The Bill of Rights ensures that a defendant is

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Innocent until proven guilty

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What is one of the rights associated with an indictment by a grand jury? Options: Right to trial by jury, Right to a deny bail, Right to remain silent, Right to free speech

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Right to trial by jury

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True or False: You can waive the right to a jury in an indictment by a grand jury.

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False

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Why would Excessive bail be considered unfair?

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Punishes the defendant before a trial

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What are 'Miranda rights' and how do they relate to freedom from self-incrimination?

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Miranda rights are a set of rights read to suspects to protect against self-incrimination.