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SOL CE.09c
Civics & Economics SOL CE.09c
Question | Answer |
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What are the two types of court cases? | Criminal and Civil |
A criminal case determines if someone is guilty of… | breaking the law |
A civil case settles a _____ between two parties. | disagreement |
What are the steps for a felony criminal case? | 1. Arrest 2. Arraignment 3. Bail or Jail 4. Preliminary Hearing 5. Grand Jury 6. Trial 7. Verdict |
What type of criminal cases do NOT use a preliminary hearing or a grand jury? | Misdemeanors |
What is the evidence or reason for arresting someone? | Probable Cause |
When can an attorney be appointed, evidence be reviewed, and a plea entered by the defendant? | Arraignment |
What is used to determine if there is enough evidence to have a trial? | Preliminary Hearing |
Who can indict (formally charge) the accused with a felony? | Grand Jury |
What can the defendant do in a criminal case if they are found guilty? | Appeal |
What is the plaintiff seeking to recover or receive during a civil case? | damages or compensation |
What are the steps for a civil case? | 1. Complaint 2. Trial 3. Verdict (Ruling) |
What can the plaintiff and/or defendant do after the verdict is given in a civil case? | Appeal |