| A | B |
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| Exclusionary rule | principle that the government can’t use evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution in a prosecution |
| Hung Jury | a jury that is unable to reach a verdict |
| Independent Judiciary | The principle that decisions from the courts are fair and impartial and are not subject to undue influence from the other branches of government. |
| Jury selection | the process used for narrowing down potential jurors |
| Jury trial | a trial whose decision was based on evidence or facts by a group if selected individuals (the role of juries) |
| Justice | The attainment of what is just, especially that which is fair, moral, right, merited, or in accordance with law. |
| Mistrial | a trial that is halted and declared invalid, usually before a verdict is delivered. |
| Summons | an order to appear before a judge (jury summons is your order to show up for jury duty where you will be in front of a judge for jury selection) |
