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3.The Judicial System
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Arraignment
being charged with a crime in which you must plead
Plea
an answer indicating guilty or not guilty
Grand Jury
group that evaluates evidence quickly for grounds of indictment
Indictment
a formal accusation of wrongdoing that results in a formal trial
Deliberation
discussion of all sides of a question
Civil Trial
trial evaluating monetary damages and liability, not criminal wrongdoing
Bench Trial
trial in which a judge or group of judges make the final decision
Jury Trial
trial in which a group of citizens deliberate and make the final decision
Compulsory
required by rule
Voir Dire
the process of asking jurors questions to select a fair jury
Impartial
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
Unbiased
without prejudice
Hearsay
gossip passed around by word of mouth
Peremptory Challenge
lawyer's objection to a juror without giving reason
Attorney
lawyer or person authorized to practice law
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