| A | B |
|---|
| Plaintiff | In civil cases, the party that has initiated the action |
| Defendant | In criminal or civil cases, the party responding to the action that has been filed |
| Prosecutor | In a criminal trial, the state or federal government initiates the action |
| Adversarial System | Contest between opposing sides |
| Concurring Opinion | Issued by judges who agree with the majority but for different reasons |
| Attorney-Client Privilege | The attorney cannot reveal anything that the client tells the attorney in confidence |
| Plea Bargain | Pretrial agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant in a criminal case |
| Appeals Court | attorneys present arguments |
