| A | B |
| Affidavits | sworn statements |
| Answer | a formal written document that admits or denies each allegation of the complaint and states any defenses that the defendant plans to use |
| Complaint | a legal document containing a short and plain statement of the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant |
| Defendant | person who is accused of a crime |
| Empathy | putting yourself in another person’s position |
| Ethics | deciding what is a right or wrong action in a reasoned, impartial manner |
| Indictment | written accusation issued by the grand jury charging the individual or individuals named in it with a certain crime |
| Judgment | court’s determination or decision in a case |
| Morality | values that govern a society’s attitude toward right or wrong |
| Plaintiff | the person issuing the complaint |
| Verdict | decision of the jury |