Government & Law Vocab
Chp1
Supremacy Clause
Jurisprudence
Bills
Human Rights
Letter of the Law
Reservations
Legislative Intent
Criminal Law
Public Hearings
Felonies
Trials, Appeals
Misdemeanors
Appellate Courts
Civil Law
Precedent
Civil Action
Treaty
Defendant
Extradition
Plaintiff
Chp 3
Prosecutor
Advocacy
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Lobbying
Preponderance of the
Evidence
Grassroots Lobbying
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Statutes
Checks & Balances
Veto
Judicial Review
Unconstitutional
Federalism
Bill of Rights
Chp 2
Statutes
Ordinances
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
Chp 4
Negotiation
Settlement
Arbitration
Mediation
Ombudspersons
Chp 5
Trial Courts
Parties
Plaintiff
Government & Law Vocab
Prosecutor
Chp 7
Defendant
Crime
Adversarial System
Incarceration
Inquisitional System
Community Policing
Plea Bargain
Substance Abuse
Voir Dire
Drunk Driving
Removal for Cause
Driving While Intoxicated
Peremptory Challenge
Driving Under the Influence
Appeals Court
Implied Consent
Error of Law
Recidivist
Precedent
Restitution
Dissenting Opinion
Chp 8
Concurring Opinion
State of Mind
Probate
Mens Rea
Inherent Powers
Motive
Delegated Power
Strict Liability
Due Process of Law
Statutory Rape
Petitions for Certiorari
Elements
Stare Decisis
Felony
Chp 6
Misdemeanor
Litigators
Principal
Bar Associations
Accomplice
Retainer
Accessory before the Fact
Contingency Fee
Accessory after the Fact
Privilege
Crime of Omission
Disbarred
Inchoate Crimes
Legal Malpractice
Solicitation
Government & Law Vocab
Attempt
Arson
Conspiracy
Vandalism
Overt
Larceny
Chp 9
Shoplifting
Homicide
Concealment
Malice
Embezzlement
First Degree Murder
Robbery
Premeditated
Extortion
Felony Murder
Burglary
Second Degree Murder
Forgery
Voluntary Manslaughter
Involuntary Manslaughter
Uttering
Negligent Homicide
Receiving Stolen Property
Negligence
Unauthorized Use of a
Vehicle,
Suicide
Carjacking
Kidnapping/Unlawful
Imprisonment/Abduction
Hackers
Assault
Battery
Stalking
Bullying
Sexual Assault
Rape
Statutory Rape
Criminal Sexual Assault
Chp 11
Alibi
DNA Evidence
Infancy
Intoxication
Insanity Defense
Entrapment
Duress
Necessity
Acquaintance Rape [date
rape]
Chp 12
Chp 10
Arrest
Government & Law Vocab
Arrest Warrant
Bail
Probable Cause
Personal Recognizance
Drug Courier Profile
Information
Corroborate
Preliminary Hearing
Reasonable Suspicion
Grand Jury
Stop and Frisk
Indictment
Exclusionary Rule
Nolo Contendere
Search Warrant
Pretrial Motion
Bona Fide
Discovery of Evidence
Affidavit
Continuance
Search Incident to a Lawful
Arrest
Change of Venue
Stop and Frisk Search
Consent
Border and Airport Searches
Vehicle Searches
Plain View
Contraband
Hot Pursuit
Emergency Situations
Racial Profiling
Interrogate
Self-incrimination
Custodial Interrogation
Chp 13
Booking
Arraignment
Suppress Evidence
Exclusionary Rule
Judicial Integrity
Deterrence
Plea Bargaining
Chp 14
Due Process
Waive
Voir Dire
For-Cause Challenge
Peremptory Challenge
Subpoena
Contempt of Court
Immunity
Indigent
Double Jeopardy
Government & Law Vocab
Mistrial
Petitioner
Appellant
Writ, Habeas Corpus
Chp 15
Suspended Sentence
Probation
Home Confinement
Fine
Restitution
Work Release
Imprisonment
Death Sentence
Presentence Report
Retribution
Deterrence
Rehabilitation
Incapacitation
Parole
Capital Punishment
Aggravating Circumstances
Mitigating Circumstances
Reentry
Chp 16
Parens Patriae
Delinquent Offenders
Status Offenders
Neglected and Abused
Children
Juvenile Waiver
Statutory exclusion
Direct File
Intake
Initial Hearing
Preventive Detention
Adjudicatory Hearing
Disposition
Aftercare
Expunged
Chp 18
Tort
Plaintiff
Judgment
Defendant
Damages
Liable
Remedy
Liability
Settlement
Common Law
Statutes
Intentional Wrong
Negligence
Strict Liability
Government & Law Vocab
Civil Law
Battery
Standard of Proof
Assault
Preponderance of the
Evidence
Infliction of Emotional
Distress
Deep pockets
False Imprisonment
Minor
Defamation
Immune
Slander
Waive
Libel
Class Action
Real Property
Contingency Fee
Personal Property
Liability Insurance
Intellectual Property
Contract
Trespass
Premiums
Attractive Nuisance
Malpractice
Nuisance
Medical Coverage
Injunction
Collision Coverage
Conversion
Deductible
Patent
Comprehensive Coverage
Copyright
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Infringement
No-Fault Insurance
Novel
Exclusive Remedy
Monopoly
Chp 19
Derivative Works
Intentionally
First Sale
Intentional Torts
Fair Use
Compensatory Damages
Consent
Nominal Damages
Privilege
Punitive Damages
Self-Defense
Government & Law Vocab
Defense of Property
Acceptance
Chp 20
Consideration
Negligence
Competent
Elements
Cosign
Duty
Ratified
Breaches
Unconscionable
Causation
Fraud
Cause in Fact
Breach
Proximate Cause
Expectation Damages
Foreseeable Harm
Rescission
Damages
Restitution
Contributory Negligence
Specific Performance
Comparative Negligence
Duty to Mitigate
Counterclaim
Chp 24
Assumption of Risk
Warranty
Chp 21
Express Warranty
Strict Liability
Puffing
Toxic Torts
Implied Warranty
Product Liability
Warranty of Merchantability
Chp 22
Warranty of Fitness for a
Particular Purpose
Tort Reform
Statute of Limitations
Frivolous Lawsuits
Chp 23
Contract
Breached
Offer
Warranty of Title
Strict Liability
Disclaimer
Chp 25
Credit
Stop Payment
Government & Law Vocab
Creditors
Month to Month Lease
Debtors
Tenancy at Will
Finance Charge
Tenancy for Years
Interest
Rent Control
Unsecured Credit
Warranty of Habitability
Secured Credit
Waste
Collateral
Fixture
Default
Waiver of Tort Liability
Annual Percentage Rate
Waive
Usury
Right of Entry or Access
Variable Interest Rates
Sublease Clause
Loan Sharking
Release
Balloon Payments
Right to Quiet Enjoyment
Acceleration Clause
Bill Consolidation
Bankruptcy
Repossess
Default Judgment
Garnishment
Attachment
Chp 29
Mortgage
Term
Tenant
Landlord
Lease
Lease Application