The rules used to determine the difference between right and wrong

Treating people fairly and equally

System of rules of conduct established by a country's government to maintain stability and justice according to the values relevant to a county

A country's formal document that spells out the principles by which its government operates

A set of laws made by courts that provide series of consistent rules that later courts can follow

A law passed by a government body that has been made for the purpose of creating laws

Body of rules created by government agencies

A court that hears appeals and reviews cases from lower courts

When parties try to resolve disagreements outside of the usual court system

Money or property that is left with the court to assure that a person who has been arrested, but released, will return to court

A formal hearing during which the defendant is read the indictment and asked to plead guilty or not guilty