Chapter 2 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 a 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 preformed as part of a sentence,.
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 the ability to travel to some 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.