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Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards

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adversarial system

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judicial process whereby evidence is presented by two opposing parties to an impartial judge or jury

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assizes

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travelling courts

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Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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set out rights and freedoms protected by the constitution

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case law

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method of deciding cases based on recorded decision of similar cases

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circuit judges

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judges of travelling courts

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Code of Hammurabi

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early known set of recorded laws by King Hammurabi of Babylon

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codified

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arranged and recorded systematically

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common law

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law developed in English courts, replies on case law and common to all people

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divine right

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concept hat monarchs and successors derived power to rule from God

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Great Binding Law

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Constitution of Iroquois Confederacy

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habeas corpus

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court order to prevent unlawful arrest; anyone detained is charged before a court with reasonable time

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Justinian’s Code

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clarification of Roman law commissioned by Justinian I

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Napoleonic Code

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civil law of France in 1804

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Magna Carta

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charter of political and civil rights signed in 1215

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Mosaic Law

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law given to Moses to guide the Hebrews. recorded in the Bible

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Quebec Civil Code

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system of law used in Quebec for resolving private matters

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restitution

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payment by offender to victim of crime

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retribution

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justice based on vengeance and punishment

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Rule of Law

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principle stating law is necessary to regulate society; law applies equally to everyone

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rule of precedent

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applying a previous decision to case with similar circumstances

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stare decisis

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Latin phrase meaning “to stand by the decision”

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Ten Commandments

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ten laws at beginning of Mosaic law

23
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trial by combat

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determine guilt/innocence by having parties fight a duel

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trial by oath helping

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requiring friends of accused to swear on Bible that she/he is innocent

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trial by ordeal

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requiring person to undergo torture to determine guilt/innocence.

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Ten Commandments

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ten laws at beginning of Mosaic law

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trial by combat

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determine guilt/innocence by having parties fight a duel

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trial by oath helping

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requiring friends of accused to swear on Bible that she/he is innocent

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trial by ordeal

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requiring person to undergo torture to determine guilt/innocence.

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