Ch.2 Vocab Flashcards
Fair And Equitable
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances
Justice
Applying Laws
Justice System
the institutions and procedures for applying laws in society
Legislation
Laws created through the legislative process
validity
reliability, based on a critical assessment of source, facts, and bias
Community service
Help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting, with a community clean-up or food bank
Criminal Record
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. A criminal record can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other countries.
Sentence
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
Rehabilitate
To instill positive behaviors and attitudes
Reintegrate
To make part of again
Colonialism
The process of establishing colonies, in which a region is claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world.