Unit 7: Law and Legal System Review

Front

Which step in the criminal justice process involves the defendant being told the charges against them and asked how they plea?

Back

Arraignment

Front

Type of law that deals with disputes between people

Back

Civil

Front

In criminal law who decides the verdict?

Back

Jury

Front

A serious crime is called what?

Back

Felony

Front

A less serious criminal law is called what?

Back

Misdemeanor

Front

What is the main goal of the juvenile system?

Back

Rehabilitation

Front

Which type of law is involved if a defendant argues that he or she is the victim of an unreasonable search?

Back

Constitutional Law

Front

Which matter is most likely to involve a civil lawsuit? Options: vandalism, unauthorized gambling, a property dispute, an assault

Back

a property dispute

Front

Ending a lawsuit before trial by having a third party come in and help the plaintiff and defendant come to a consensus is called

Back

mediation.

Front

Early decisions that judges use to help them make decisions are called

Back

precedents