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Chapter 3, section 2
Justice in America
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Political Studies
9th Grade
03/13/2010

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jury of peers
Definition
group of citizens who decide a court case
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witnesses
Definition
have information helpful in trying a case
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common good
Definition
well-being of society
citizen's responsibility
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candidate
Definition
running for office
you can support them
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rule of law
Definition
concept that no individual is above the law
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rights of american citizens
Definition
actions that are protected by law such as:
voting
holding office
practing religion
getting a fair trial
being protected by government
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duties of citizens
Definition
actions that citizens must do and if they don't, there are penalties for noncomliance:
obey laws
defend nation
serve on jury
pay taxes
attend school
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responsibilities of citizens
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actions that citizens should do but there are no penalties:
contribute to the common good
voting
holding office
campaigning for candidates
lobbying for change
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