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Civics M5 Review
Module 5 Review
Term | Definition |
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Habeas Corpus | Latin term, it means that someone who is arrested must be brought to court to hear the charges. |
Presumption of Innocence | Idea that a person is considered legally innocent of a crime until a jury decides he/she is guilty. |
Trial by Jury | Right guaranteed by the 5th amendment, a fair hearing by a group of peers who decides guilt or innocence |
Right to Counsel | Right guaranteed by the 6th amendment, an accused person has the right to a lawyer to represent them in court |
Appeals Process | Process to get a guilty verdict overturned by a higher court |
Equal Protection | Guarantee that all citizens be treated the same |
Due Process | Fair legal procedures, such as fair trials and trials by jury |
Equal Protection | Guarantee that all citizens be treated the same |
Criminal Law | Laws that prohibit actions that threaten and harm public safety and welfare. |
Civil Law | Laws about disputes between individuals or groups. |
Juvenile Law | Laws about young people under the legal age, usually 18 |
Tort | A civil wrong where someone has been injured and wants compensation, or payment, for their injuries. |
Felony | A serious crime with a punishment of at least one year in jail. |
Misdemeanor | A less serious crimes that have punishment of less than a year in jail, or punishment of a fine |
crime | An illegal action that can be punished by government |
Private Property | Land, property and finances that belong to an individual. |
Law | Rules for a city, a state, or a country |