#1
Which principle emphasizes the punishment fitting the crime?
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#2
What term refers to a legal process where opposing parties settle disputes outside of court with the help of a neutral third party?
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#3
What is the term for a legal document that grants an individual the authority to act on behalf of another person?
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#4
Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, where compensation may be awarded to the injured party?
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#5
What is the legal term for a written order issued by a judge or magistrate, commanding someone to do something or prohibiting certain acts?
1 answered
#6
What is the standard of proof required in civil cases in the United States?
#7
What is the term for a legal agreement in which parties settle a dispute without admitting guilt or innocence?
#8
Which legal principle allows a court to consider previous decisions made in similar cases?
#9
What is the Latin term for 'guilty act'?
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#10
Which legal principle states that similar cases should be decided based on prior judicial rulings?
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#11
What does the term 'voir dire' refer to in legal proceedings?
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#12
What is the term for a legal rule that prevents a person from asserting a right or defense that contradicts what the person has previously said or done?
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#13
Which legal principle holds that a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice, after being acquitted or convicted?
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#14
What is the term for a legal proceeding in which a court allows a person to bring a lawsuit on behalf of a group of people with similar claims?
#15
What is the term for a formal written accusation charging someone with a crime?
#16
In a criminal trial, what term describes the process of questioning witnesses called by the opposing party?
#17
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial in the United States?
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#18
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
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#19
In the United States, what is the legal term for the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for service on a jury?
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#20
Which legal doctrine holds that a decision made by a higher court is binding precedent on lower courts?
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