MC
Because there was no written law, judges made decisions based on what?
customs and traditions of the people
In a civil case procedure, what comes after the pretrial hearing?
selecting the jury
A system of rules of conduct established by a country’s government to maintain stability and justice according to the values that are relevant to that country is ____________________.
Law
Having the power to hear a case and make a judgment.
What is jurisdiction?
Treating people fairly and equally.
What is justice?
Federal courts have jurisdiction over cases which involve citizens of different states and in which the amount of money in dispute exceeds ___________.
What is $75,000
What is the long way around to litigation?
negotiation
The values that govern a group’s ideas about right and wrong is known as ________________________.
morality
The difference between right and wrong.
Fines, imprisonment, or death penalty.
What is sentencing?
In which court are matters sealed?
juvenile courts
A set of laws made by the courts which provide a series of consistent rules that later courts must follow is ______________________________.
Common law
An _______________________ is a formal hearing during which the defendant is read the indictment or information and is asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
Honesty, compassion, justice, and integrity.
What are character traits?
Hears appeals and reviews cases from lower courts.
When does a law go into effect?
when it is signed
A _____________________ can declare the law on an issue or order people to do something or not do something.
Statute
An _________________ occurs when a person is legally deprived of his or her freedom.
arrest
Formal document that spells out the principles that the government operates.
What is the Constitution?
Under what conditions can a police officer search a person?
With the person's permission, with a search warrant, or if the person has been arrested.
The three (3) branches of the government are:
judicial, executive, legislature
_______________________ occurs when parties try to resolve disagreements outside of the usual court system.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
A body of rules created by government agencies is _______________________.
Administrative law
Money left with the court to assure that the criminal will return to trial.
What is bail?
What is the difference between a civil and a criminal case?
Civil cases begin with a pleading and criminal cases begin with the arrest of the defendant.