In a Criminal Court, the Person or Entity Who Has

question 55

Multiple Choice

In a criminal court, the person or entity who has been formally accused of violating a criminal law is known as the _____.

• A) defendant
• B) plaintiff
• C) bailiff
• D) appellant

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to regulate body functions.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, overseeing both voluntary actions and involuntary responses.

Electrical

Pertaining to the science of electricity, involving the study and application of electrical energy, phenomena, and properties.

Chemical

A chemical is a substance composed of matter that has a constant composition and characteristic properties.