Law and Issues Vocabulary
2 Mr. Thacker
Unit 1 Chapter
4-6
Identify or Explain
1.
Negotiation
2.
Settlement
3.
Mediation
4.
Arbitration
5.
Ombudsperson
6.
Parties
7.
Adversarial system
8.
Inquisitional system
9.
Allegations
10.
Evidence
11.
Motions
12.
Verdict
13.
Hung jury
14.
Voir dire
15.
Removal for cause
16.
Peremptory challenges
17.
Common Law
18.
Appeal
19.
Error-in-law
20.
Precedent
21.
Due process
22.
Garnishment
23.
Petitions for certiorari
24.
Bar associations
25.
Retainer
26.
Contingency fee
27.
Privilege
28.
Disbar
29.
Malpractice
Questions -- What do the following phrases mean: (3 pts. Each)
1. "Beyond a
reasonable doubt” --
2. "Preponderance of evidence” --