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| What type of law is based on precedent? | common law |
| What type of law sets procedures for arresting, prosecuting, and punishing people who violate the penal code? | criminal law |
| What type of law is used to settle disputes between parties? | civil law |
| What term is defined as “a lawsuit that seeks damages from the defendant”? | tort |
| What term is defined as “law passed by a legislature”? | statutory law |
| What term is defined as “regulations made by government agencies”? | administrative law |
| Which state government agency investigates crimes in North Carolina? | State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) |
| Who enforces traffic laws on North Carolina’s public highways? | Highway Patrol (State troopers) |
| Who is responsible for law enforcement in the county? | Sheriff's Department |
| Who is responsible for law enforcement within a city? | Police Department |
| What type of punishment requires a convicted criminal to pay the victim or family of the victim of their crime? | restitution |
| What is a conditional release that sets certain requirements on a person convicted of a crime? | probation |
| What is it called when a convicted criminal is given an early release from prison for good behavior? | parole |
| What is the primary goal of the juvenile justice system? | rehabilitation |
| What is it called when the law requires a certain minimum sentence for a particular crime? | structured sentencing |
| What term refers to the rate of repeat offenders? | recidivism |
| What type of punishment is most likely for a person convicted of a felony? | incarceration (prison) |
| What types of punishements are most likely for a person convicted of a misdemeanor? | community service, probation |
| What is it called when the criminal justice system has the goal of preparing a criminal to re-enter society? | rehabilitation |
| Who is responsible for enforcing federal laws? | U.S. Department of Justice |
| Which government agency investigates and apprehends persons suspected of committing federal crimes? | Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) |
| What can a person attend in order to become informed about laws and influence local public policy? | public hearing |
| What privilege do members of Congress use to inform their constituents about recent legislation? | franking |
| Which government agency investigates counterfeiting activity and provides protection for the President of the United States? | Secret Service |
| What are the government agencies called that enforce laws that regulate business? | regulatory commissions |
| What are the government agencies called that are created to perform a specific responsibility? | independent agencies |
| Who do interest groups hire to influence elected officials on proposed legislation? | lobbyists |
| What acts have been passed to prevent interest groups from having too much influence on public policy? | campaign finance laws (ex. Federal Elections Campaign Act) |
| What do you call the name calling, bandwagon, glittering generalities, symbols, stacked cards, and endorsements that interest groups use to influence voters? | propaganda |
| What is a local law called? | ordinance |
