A | B |
CIVIL LAW | law relating to private rights |
CRIMINAL | law determining what actions are illegal witjin a society |
MISDEMEANOR | minor crimes |
FELONIES | major crimes |
TRIAL CT. | courts power to determine if law is unconstitutional |
APPELLATE COURTS | courts that review trials to determine if correct procedures were followed |
JUDICIAL REVIEW | courts determine if a law is unconstitutional |
GRAND JURY | jury that decides if a person accused of a felony should be indicated, or formally charged |
PETIT JURY | jury that decides the verdict in a trial |
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH | branch of goverment that makes th laws |