citizenship hwk

?
Justice
Just behavior or treatment.
1 of 22
Discrimination
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex
2 of 22
Fairness
Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.
3 of 22
Legal System
Refers to a procedure or process for interpreting and enforcing the law. It elaborates the rights and responsibilities in a variety of ways.
4 of 22
Rule of Law
The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.
5 of 22
Equality
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
6 of 22
Barristers
A person called to the bar and entitled to practice as an advocate, particularly in the higher courts.
7 of 22
Chief Constable
The head of the police force of a county or other region.
8 of 22
Citizens Advice
A network of 316 independent charities throughout the United Kingdom that give free, confidential information and advice to assist people with money, legal, consumer and other problems.
9 of 22
Civil Law
The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
10 of 22
Criminal Law
A system of law concerned with the punishment of offenders.
11 of 22
Crown Prosecution Service
It is the principal public prosecuting agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales
12 of 22
Director Or Public Prosecutions
It is the office or official charged with the prosecution of criminal offences in several criminal jurisdictions around the world.
13 of 22
Judiciary
The judicial authorities of a country; judges collectively.
14 of 22
Legal Executives
Legal executives are a form of trained persons in the legal professional in certain jurisdictions. They often specialize in a particular area of law.
15 of 22
Lord Chief Justice
The highest-ranking law officer in England and Wales, presiding over the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).
16 of 22
Magistrates
A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court that deals with minor offences and holds preliminary hearings for more serious ones.
17 of 22
Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan police are municipal police of major metropolitan areas. These forces provide all general police services and tend to be headed by a chief called a Commissioner or Sheriff.
18 of 22
Police And Community Support Offices
Is a uniformed civilian member of police support staff in England and Wale
19 of 22
Queen's Counsel
A senior barrister appointed on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor.
20 of 22
Solicitors
A member of the legal profession qualified to deal with conveyancing, the drawing up of wills, and other legal matters. A solicitor may also instruct barristers and represent clients in some courts.
21 of 22
Special Constables
A person who is trained to act as a police officer on particular occasions, especially in times of emergency.
22 of 22

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex

Back

Discrimination

Card 3

Front

Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Refers to a procedure or process for interpreting and enforcing the law. It elaborates the rights and responsibilities in a variety of ways.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

The restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and established laws.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Citizenship Studies resources:

See all Citizenship Studies resources »See all revision resources »