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10th Grade
09/29/2014

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Jurisdiction
Definition
The extent of judicial law or other authority
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Original jurisdiction
Definition
Ability of the court to try a case the first time that it is heard.
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Appellate court
Definition
When a suit is tried in a federal district where the case was tried.
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Limited Jurisdiction
Definition
The ability to take a small range of cases.
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Delinquent child
Definition
Minor under certain age who committed a crime.
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Abused child
Definition
Minor who is homeless, destitute, or without adequate potential care.
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mediation
Definition
When the parties agree to have a person intervene and help with the situation.
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med-arb
Definition
A combination between mediation and arbitration.
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Private civil trial
Definition
Individuals who have been injured and are suing.
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Answer
Definition
The judges way of determining the solution to the case.
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Judgement
Definition
Courts determination of a decision.
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Bail
Definition
Money that is left with the court used to make sure that the defendant appears in court
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Arraignment
Definition
When a person questions the case, or find a fault in it.
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Diversity of citizenship
Definition
Describes the jurisdictions of the federal courts.
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Intermediate court
Definition
Hears nearly all appeals of the courts.
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Appellate of court
Definition
The decisions of the court
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General jurisdiciton
Definition
The legal authority to take all different types of cases.
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Unruly child
Definition
Minor who has done something that is not considered an adult crime.
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Alternative resolution
Definition
Proactive methods to determine how to solve disagreements or disputes.
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Arbitration
Definition
When parties transfer the power to settle a dispute.
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Summary jury trial
Definition
Essentially a mock trial is made to replay the case.
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ADR contract clause
Definition
Alternative dispute resolution that include reactive methods and proactive methods.
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Verdict
Definition
Decision by the Jury.
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Arrest
Definition
When a person is deprived of their rights.
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Indictment
Definition
Any charge, or accusation presented by a grand jury that may require a grand jury.
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What are the two court systems in the United states?
Definition
State and federal court
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What is the source of the federal court system's authority?
Definition
The source is congress.
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In what kind of case does a federal district court have original jurisdiction?
Definition
cases that raise a federal question
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When are the police allowed to search a vehicle without a warrant?
Definition
When an officer believes a person has committed or is committing a felony
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How does verdict differ form a judgement?
Definition
A jury issues a verdict and a judge issues a judgement.
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Describe the rights of an arrested person?
Definition
People are told what rights they are being arrested for.
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What happens if a jury cannot agree on a verdict?
Definition
The case will go in a deadlock
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Under what circumstances might a judge commit a juvenile offender to a reform school.
Definition
Under extreme behavioral issues or when needed fit.
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