Social Studies Gov. Vocab #2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Probation | A way of dealing with offenders without imprisoning them |
| Taxes | Import duties, excise taxes and taxes divided among the states by population |
| Prosecution | The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion |
| Parole | Release from imprisonment that entitles a person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release |
| Criminal case | Legal proceedings brought against a person or group accusing that person or group of having committed a public wrong |
| Felony | A serious crime (such as murder or arson) |
| Expenditure | The act of consuming something |
| Civil case | A lawsuit brought against one person or group to enforce or protect a private right |
| Misdemeanor | A crime less serious than a felony |
| Fiscal year | Any accounting period of 12 months |
| Plaintiff | A person who brings an action in a court of law |
| Appellate jurisdiction | The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts |
| Revenue | The entire amount of income before any deductions are made |
| Defendant | A person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law |
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