Which statements best complete the diagram of the steps in a federal civil
case?
1
A trial takes
place before
a judge and
Jury
2
The losing
party may
appeal the
decision
A. (1) Police charge a defendant with a crime. (2) The defendant is
ruled either guilty or not guilty
B. (1) The state files a lawsuit against a defendant. (2) A judge
determines whether the case will be sent back to state courts,
O c. (1) A federal grand jury indicts a defendant. (2) A judge
determines whether to dismiss the charges.
O D. (1) A plaintiff files a complaint against a defendant. (2) Apyling is
made and damages are delivered,
SUBMIT
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