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Vocabulary

Vocabulary. Indictment- Determines if there is enough evidence for a defendant to go to trial Arraignment- Defendant is officially informed of charges and enters a plea Subpoena- Legal document that orders someone to testify

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Introduction to Legal Process in the United States

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Court System Confusion! The National Judiciary

Court System Confusion! The National Judiciary. History 101. Article of Confederation offered no national courts/ national judiciary Up the the states individually Decision between different states? People in different states? Confusion and Problem One of the MANY reasons we

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The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch. Chapter 18. Part 1. What is the US Court System?. Basic Vocabulary. Jurisdiction : the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised Circuit : The area or district covered under the jurisdiction of a judge Plaintiff : person who files the suit

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Types of Federal Courts

Types of Federal Courts. United States Supreme Court . Only court system created by Constitution Highest Court system in the US Nine justices (judges) Longest serving is Antonin Scalia . Inferior Courts. Lower Federal court Constitutional Courts & Special Courts. Constitutional Court.

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