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- 4. The requirement that trials must be open to the public to ensure fairness.
- 7. An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence or reduced charges.
- 9. The Fifth Amendment protection against being tried twice for the same crime.
- 12. Money paid to secure the release of a defendant before trial, ensuring they return for court proceedings.
- 13. The authority of a court to hear a case first, before any other court.
- 15. The highest federal court in the United States, consisting of nine justices.
- 17. A court hearing where the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea.
- 18. The standard of proof in criminal cases, requiring near certainty of guilt.
- 20. A written explanation of a court's decision in a case.
- 23. The person or party being accused or sued in a court case.
- 27. A jury that is unbiased and makes decisions based on evidence presented.
- 28. Legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
- 31. A formal charge issued by a grand jury accusing someone of a crime.
- 33. The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 34. The person or party who brings a lawsuit in a civil case.
- 36. A request for a higher court to review and possibly overturn a lower court’s decision.
- 37. A group of citizens who review evidence and determine whether criminal charges should be filed.
- 38. The rights read to an arrested person, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
- 39. Guarantees a speedy trial, public trial, impartial jury, and right to counsel.
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- 1. Protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.
- 2. The act of implicating oneself in a crime; protected against by the Fifth Amendment.
- 3. The standard of proof in civil cases, meaning "more likely than not."
- 5. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, protecting individual liberties.
- 6. Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant.
- 8. A court order requiring a witness to testify or produce evidence.
- 10. Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
- 11. Grants equal protection under the law and extends due process to state actions.
- 14. Punishments prohibited by the Eighth Amendment, including excessive fines and torture.
- 16. The power of courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional.
- 19. The Sixth Amendment guarantee that a defendant has the right to an attorney.
- 21. A court-appointed attorney who represents defendants who cannot afford legal counsel.
- 22. Protects against cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail.
- 24. The constitutional right to a prompt trial, preventing unnecessary detention.
- 25. A previous court decision that serves as a rule or guide for future cases.
- 26. The obligation to prove one's assertion; in criminal cases, the prosecution must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt."
- 29. The body of law that deals with crimes and punishments, including felonies and misdemeanors.
- 30. The body of law that deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, typically involving compensation.
- 32. The authority of a court to hear and decide a case.
- 35. The legal team that represents the government in a criminal case against a defendant.