1. Civics and Economics Vocabulary
Chapter 16 - Section One
Complaint- The plaintiff, defendant, and case
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Summons- Document announcing court date
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Discovery- Right to gather information from witness prior to travel
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Settlement- Money agreed upon to pay plaintiff
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Chapter 16 - Section Two
Prosecution- Party initiating legal proceedings
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Crime- Act breaking a law
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Penal Code- Punishments that go with each crime
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Parole- Right to early release from prison
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Mandatory Sentencing- Minimum or maximum sentencing
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Arraignment- First court appearance when presented with charge and offer plea
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Testimony- Responses given under oath
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Cross-Examine- Witness testify for opposing side
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Acquittal- Vote of not guilty followed by release
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Hung Jury- Jury that cannot come to a verdict
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Chapter 16 - Section 3
Juvenile- Minor under age 18
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Juvenile Delinquent- Minor with criminal record
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Rehabilitate- Correct behavior
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