Understanding Criminal and Civil Cases
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What is a criminal case?

A case in which a defendant is tried for committing a crime as defined by the law.

What is a docket?

A court's list of cases to be heard.

What are courts martial?

Courts composed of military personnel, for the trial of those accused of violating military law.

What is a civilian tribunal?

<p>A court operating as part of the judicial branch, entirely separate from the military establishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is infamous for its military base.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'redress' mean?

<p>Satisfaction of a claim payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Criminal Case

A legal case where someone is accused of a crime.

Civil Case

A legal case related to non-criminal issues, like contracts or disputes.

Docket

A court's list of cases to be heard.

Record

A transcript of trial proceedings.

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Courts Martial

Military courts trying those who break military rules.

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Civilian Tribunal

Regular court system in the judicial branch dealing with non-military cases.

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Guantanamo Bay

A U.S. naval base in Cuba housing a detention center.

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Redress

Settlement of a claim, payment for damages.

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Legal Case Types

Legal cases can be criminal or civil.

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Court Proceedings

Legal actions that happen in court.

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Military Law

Rules and regulations governing the military.

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Detained Individuals (Guantanamo)

People held at a detention facility in Guantanamo Bay.

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Contract Dispute

Legal disagreement regarding an agreement.

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Patent Infringement

Unauthorized use of a patented invention.

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Court Docket

Court's schedule of cases to be heard.

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Court Record

Formal written account of court proceedings.

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Legal Procedure

Steps involved in legal cases.

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Military Justice

Legal system for the armed forces.

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Judicial Branch

Branch of government responsible for courts.

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Legal Dispute

A disagreement that needs judicial resolution.

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Study Notes

Criminal and Civil Cases

  • A criminal case involves a defendant accused of a crime.
  • A civil case deals with non-criminal issues like contract disputes or patent infringement.

Court Records and Dockets

  • A docket is a court's list of cases.
  • A record is a transcript of trial proceedings.

Military and Civilian Courts

  • Courts martial are military courts for military violations.
  • Civilian tribunals are civilian courts separate from the military.

Guantanamo Bay Detention

  • Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, hosts a U.S. naval base, and since 2002, a detention center for individuals captured during the War on Terror.
  • The use of Guantanamo Bay as a detention center remains highly controversial.

Redress

  • Redress is the satisfaction or payment for a claim.

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This quiz explores the differences between criminal and civil cases, the role of court records and dockets, and the types of courts involved, including military and civilian courts. Additionally, it covers the controversial use of Guantanamo Bay as a detention center. Test your knowledge on these important legal concepts.

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