Unit 1 and 2

basics of law

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What rules of conduct established by the government to maintain stability & justice

laws

Which branch of congress has the most power in the law

none

which branch is responsible for making laws

legislative

what is unwritten law based on local customs & traditions

common law

where did common law originals develops

england

law established by a court & there after in similar cases is called what

precedent

what name it given to the first 10 amendments to the us constitution

bill of rights

why doesw the legisature create admimistrative agencies

to regulate activities for the public

when the us gained independence what legal concepts were adopted in the constitution

english common law

brenda decides to look at the final consequences of each altemative before makeing herdecision. which theory is she useing.

consequential reasoning

what department agency is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes and representing the government

justince

how many judical circuits in the us divides into

the us courts of appeals cases are decided by a panel of how many judges

which is the first pleading filed in a civil case

complaint

if a defendant does not appear in court. what is forfeited

bail

which court handels on minor debts

small claims

an adult goes to courts for arraignment. in what type of trail will this procedure

crimal

while on trial a persons lawyer presents their final plea in what step during a jury trial does this occur

closing argument

which phase describes the constitution right of an accuse

right to refused to testify against one self

what are the element of most crimes

criminal intent & required state of mind

which term unlaqwful taking away & carrying away personal property of another accompanied by vioence

robbery

which term means the victim may use force that appears to be necessary to prevent bodly harm kidnapping,rape.or death

selfdefense

a person accused of a crime is know as

defendant