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judicial terms
law: the set of rules and standards to which a society
interpretation: explanation
entity: something that has separate and
plea bargain: an agreement whereby a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser crime than the one with which the defendant was originally charged and in return the government agrees not to prosecute the defendant for the more serious crime.
grand jury: a group that hears charges against a suspect and decides whether there is sufficent evidence to bring the person to trial.
sufficient: enough to meet the needs of situation or a proposed end.
indictment: a formal charge of criminal action by a grand jury
judicial review: the power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of local, state, or national governments unconstitutional.
unconstitutional: not consistent with a nation's.
imperial: unbiased
criminal trial court: hear cases about crimes like burglary, murder or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
civil trial court: hears cases
civil trial court: hears cases where one person or group thinks another person or group should pay for causing harm.
original jurisdiction: the authority of a trial court to be the first to hear a case.
adversarial position: a trial system that is a contest between opposing sides.
inquisitorial system: a trial system where the judge plays an active role in gathering evidence.