Values that govern a society's attitude toward right and wrong.
What is morality
100
Laws specifically passed by a governing body created for that purpose.
What is statutes
100
District courts that try a case for the first time it is heard have this power.
What is original jurisdiction
100
A written accusation charging the individual.
What is indictment
100
The ____________________ has been adopted by many religions because it is a logical rule based on the assumption that people want respect.
What is the golden rule
200
Equal and fair treatment of people.
What is justice
200
Law or action by a government institution that violates the Constitution.
What is unconstitutional
200
Intermediate courts between lower courts and the highest court.
What is appellate courts
200
The accused is read the information and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
What is arraignment
200
A court may issue a(n) ____________________ depriving a person of his or her freedom.
What is an arrest warrant
300
Rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain stability and justice in that society.
What is law
300
A body of lawmakers which has the job of creating or passing statutory law.
What is legislature
300
These courts, which are called county court, superior court, court of common pleas, or circuit court, handle criminal and civil cases.
What is general jurisdiction
300
Police officers may, without a search warrant, seize from within a car any suspicious items that are not hidden. This is called the ____________________ exception.
What is plain view
300
Courts with special jurisdiction over minors are ____________________ courts.
What is juvenile
400
A document that spells out the principles by which that country's government operates.
What is constitution
400
Rules and procedures established by regulatory agencies.
What is administrative law
400
A decision made by the members of the jury.
What is verdict
400
Under the ____________________ warnings, people must be informed of their constitutional rights when they are arrested.
What is Miranda Rights
400
A remedy whereby the plaintiff may want the defendant to do what he or she is promised in a contract is called _____________________.
What is specific performance
500
A requirement for a judge to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances.
What is precedent
500
The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgment.
What is jurisdiction
500
Money or other property that is left with the court to assure a person arrested but released will return to trial.
What is bail
500
One who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate parental care.
What is a neglected or abused child
500
The United States is divided into ____________________ judicial circuits.