Chapter 2 Vocab Flashcards
Colonialism
The process of establishing colonies in a region claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world
Community Service
Help in the community performed as part of a sentence such as assisting with 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 jobs and volunteering positions and travel to other countries
Justice
Applying laws
Justice System
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in society
Legislation
Laws created through the legislative process
Rehabilitate
Instill positive behaviors and attitudes
Reintegrate
To make part again
Sentence
A consequence for a crime such as imprisonment determined by a court of laws
Validity
Reliability based on a critical assessment of source facts or bias
Defence
Includes the evidence that supports innocence of a crime
Prosecution
Includes the evidence that supports the guilt of an accused person
Sequester
Means to isolate and remove from contact