Chapter 1 Vocab Quiz Flashcards
The attempt to develop means for determining the values of society is known as
Ethics
An Action or law that conflicts with the most fundamental law of the nation and is, therefore, no longer valid, is said to be
Unconstitutional
The rules and procedures established by regulatory agencies are called
administrative law
the law established by judges and shared throughout England is known as
Common Law
The values which govern a society’s attitude toward right and wrong involve
morality
the most fundamental law of a nation or state is its
constitution
The rules of conduct established by the government of a society are known as
law
Statutory law is created by a
legislature
Decisions made by the highest court of a state are called the law of
precedent
Laws specifically passed by a governing body created for that purpose are
Statutes
Intermediate Courts are also called
appellate courts
Federal cases involving citizens of different states are known as
diversity of citizenship cases
Courts that hear cases involving young people are known as
Juvenile Courts
Because U.S. Courts of Appeals have the authority to hear cases from lower courts, we say that they have
appellate jurisdiction
Because their authority extends only to minor matters, local courts are called courts of
limited jurisdiction
the power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgement is called
jurisdiction
trial courts that handle cases involving major crimes and large amounts of money are called courts of
general jurisdiction
courts that hear civil cases involving limited amounts of money are called
small claim courts
Courts that are between the lower courts and the highest courts are called
intermediate courts
A court that has the authority to try a case the first time it is heard is know as a court of
original jurisdiction
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law
Plaintiff
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Defendant
a formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant, to inform them of the charges against them
arraignment
the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court
Bail
present and argue for (a position), especially in court or in another public context
Plead
