Judicial Branch #1

Judicial Branch #1

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Social Studies

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An earlier court decision that guides judges' decisions in later cases

Back

precedent

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

a minor criminal case

Back

misdemeanor

3.

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Front

a person who files an appeal is called a/an

Back

appellant

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The People of Missouri vs. Walker - Who are the People of Missouri? Options: public defender, plaintiff, prosecution, appellant

Back

prosecution

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Person making a legal complaint in a civil case

Back

plaintiff

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A lawyer appointed to defend people who cannot afford legal representation

Back

public defender