American Law vocabulary
Authored by WENDY LYNETTE TUCKER
Social Studies
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
principle in the Fifth Amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedures in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals
due process of law
contract
civil law
criminal law
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law, usually in writing
due process of law
contract
civil law
criminal law
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
relating to disputes between two or more individuals, usually dealing with money, or between individuals and the govt.
due process of law
contract
civil law
criminal law
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the presumption that a person is innocent until proven guilt
presumed innocence
statute
ordinance
law
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the set of rules and standards by which a society governs itself
presumed innocence
statute
ordinance
law
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a law written by a legislative branch
presumed innocence
statute
ordinance
law
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a law, rule, regulation
presumed innocence
statute
ordinance
law
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