PLA 1003 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Prima Facie, Actus Reus, Double Jeopardy
13 May 2016
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Federalism: a system of government in which the authority to govern is split between a single, nationwide central government and several regional governments that control specific geographical areas. Doctrine of implied powers: powers not stated in the constitution but that are necessary for congress to carry out other, expressly granted powers. Preemption: the power of the federal government to prevent the states from passing conflicting laws, and sometimes even to prohibit states from passing any laws on a particular subject. Civil law: law that deals with harm to an individual. Criminal law: law that deals with harm to society as a whole. Plaintiff: a person who initiates a lawsuit. Defendant: in a lawsuit the person who is sued; in a criminal case the person who is being charged with a crime. Beyond a reasonable doubt: the standard of proof used in criminal trials.
