Laws/ 9th grade

Crime

• An act that breaks the law.

• A legal action taken against someone.

• A type of punishment for wrongdoing.

• A moral failing or ethical breach.

Judge

• A person who makes legal decisions in court.

• A lawyer who represents clients in court.

• A witness who provides evidence in a trial.

• A juror who decides the outcome of a case.

Justice

• Fair treatment under the law.

• Equal distribution of wealth.

• Strict punishment for crimes.

• Freedom from oppression.

Constitution

• The Mother Law.

• A set of rules for a country.

• A document outlining government structure.

• A historical agreement between states.

Evidence

• Information used in court to prove what happened.

• Data collected from witnesses during an investigation.

• Documents that support a legal claim.

• Testimonies given by experts in a trial.

Illegal

• Not allowed by law.

• Permitted by law.

• A type of legal contract.

• A suggestion for legal action.

Rights

• Freedoms and protections that all people have under the law.

• Privileges granted by the government to certain individuals.

• Rules that dictate how people should behave in society.

• Benefits provided to citizens by their country.

Punishment

• A consequence given when someone breaks the law.

• A reward for good behavior.

• A method of teaching a lesson.

• A form of rehabilitation for offenders.

Legal

• Allowed by law.

• Prohibited by law.

• Not regulated by law.

• Subject to legal interpretation.

Lawyer

• A person who helps others understand and defend their rights in court.

• A professional who provides medical advice and treatment.

• An individual who manages financial investments for clients.

• A person who designs and constructs buildings.