Types of Crime and Proof
less serious crimes, generally one year or less of prison time
misdemeanor
Person who commits the crime is called the...
Principal
When voters have a final say on a legislative act this is a
Referendum
When both sides discuss the problem and try to reach a reasonable solution
Negotiation
The study of law is known as..
Jurisprudence
more serious crime- jail time over 1 year
Felonies
The person/group that brings the charges in a criminal case is...
Prosecution, county, district
When voters are allowed to propose new laws this is called
An Initiative
When a 3rd party gets involved but DOES NOT impose a decision
Mediation
The philosophy that no one branch can be more powerful than another
Checks and Balances
In a criminal case guilt must be proven...
beyond a reasonable doubt
This is the person being charged with something in either a criminal or civil case
Defendant
This allows for the removal of a government official
Recall
Arbitration
When a lawyer can be sued by their clients for serious errors that result in injury or loss, this case is known as...
Legal Malpractice
In a civil case, one must only prove a...
preponderance of the evidence
In a civil case, the one who brings the charges against someone is called
The Plaintiff
What does the government need to take into account when writing laws in order to preserve the rights of the people?
Protecting basic Human Rights
When a married couple wants a divorce, how can this be settled?
Mediation
An action that falls outside of what is considered right or proper for a person, a profession or an industry
Acting unethically
If someone fails to act when witnessing a crime this is a...
Crime of Omission
A person who orders the crime, helps plan it, but may not be present at the time of the crime is..
An Accessory Before the Fact
The power of the Supreme Court to question the Constitutional Validity of a legislative Act.
The Power of Judicial Review
A case can be settled before it goes to trial, if the Defendant accepts a...
Plea Bargain
When an appeals court decides a case and issues a written opinion or ruling which can then be used for similar cases in the future this is known as..
Setting a precedent