Cynthia H. Roberts
Learning objectives:
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1). Increase student vocabulary
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2). Finding the main idea
VOCABULARY
match the following words with their meaning.
1). Felony a court order to do something
2). Arraignment a process seeking to prevent harm
3). Plea bargaining a serious crime
4). Jury a court order to stop doing something
5). Defendant a formal charge of wrongdoing
6). Indictment a person accused or sued in a court
7). Misdemeanor discussing a reduced charge
8). Equity suit a minor crime
9). Injunction a group of citizens who hear evidence and
decide guilt in a trial
10).writ of mandamus the step in which a person formally charged
REVIEWING IDEAS
1). The four main types of state courts are lower courts,_____________, appellate courts, and the state supreme court.
2). State courts are overcrowded because:
there are not enough money on courts
states don’t spend enough money on courts
there are too many steps in bringing a case to trial
all of the above
3). Number the following steps in a criminal case in the proper
order.
sentencing
arraignment
preliminary hearing
presentation of evidence
bail
