Chapter 1 Vocab Flashcards
adversarial system
judicial process whereby evidence is presented by two opposing parties to an impartial judge or jury
assizes
travelling courts
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
set out rights and freedoms protected by the constitution
case law
method of deciding cases based on recorded decision of similar cases
circuit judges
judges of travelling courts
Code of Hammurabi
early known set of recorded laws by King Hammurabi of Babylon
codified
arranged and recorded systematically
common law
law developed in English courts, replies on case law and common to all people
divine right
concept hat monarchs and successors derived power to rule from God
Great Binding Law
Constitution of Iroquois Confederacy
habeas corpus
court order to prevent unlawful arrest; anyone detained is charged before a court with reasonable time
Justinian’s Code
clarification of Roman law commissioned by Justinian I
Napoleonic Code
civil law of France in 1804
Magna Carta
charter of political and civil rights signed in 1215
Mosaic Law
law given to Moses to guide the Hebrews. recorded in the Bible
Quebec Civil Code
system of law used in Quebec for resolving private matters
restitution
payment by offender to victim of crime
retribution
justice based on vengeance and punishment
Rule of Law
principle stating law is necessary to regulate society; law applies equally to everyone
rule of precedent
applying a previous decision to case with similar circumstances
stare decisis
Latin phrase meaning “to stand by the decision”
Ten Commandments
ten laws at beginning of Mosaic law
trial by combat
determine guilt/innocence by having parties fight a duel
trial by oath helping
requiring friends of accused to swear on Bible that she/he is innocent
