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Alternative Dispute Resolution

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A newer problem solving court involving arbitration and mediation

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Adversarial System

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Exhibits, evidence, and witnesses are assembled by representatives of one side or the other to convince the fact that their side’s viewpoint is the truthful one.

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Inquisitorial Approach

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The judge has more control over the proceedings in Europe (not Great Britain)

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Black Letter Law

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“Law on the books”

The law as set down by our founding fathers in the Constitution, as written by legislators, and as interpreted by judges .

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Euthanasia

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The act of killing an individual for reasons that are considered merciful

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Intention

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Showing that the suspected individual not merely thought about the crime but actually tried to accomplish it. Should be punished to the same degree as the successful offender

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Attribution Theory

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How people assign causes, including intentions, to the behavior of others and themselves

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Distributive Justice Model

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A focus on the fairness of the outcome in a legal dispute

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Procedural Justice Model

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If individuals view the procedures of dispute resolution or decision-making as fair, then they will view the outcome as just, regardless of whether it favors them or not