Chapter 14 Vocabulary

Chapter 14 Vocabulary

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Social Studies, History

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A system of law based on precedent and customs

Back

Common Law

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A law established by judicial decisions instead of by legislative action

Back

Case Law

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court

Back

Bill of Attainder

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done.

Back

Lawsuit

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Following legal procedures

Back

Due Process

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A law that would allow a person to be punished for an action that was not against the law when it was committed.

Back

Ex Post Facto Law

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A law written by a legislative branch

Back

Statute

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