Judicial Branch Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. When the judicial branch interprets the laws.
  2. 5. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial.
  3. 7. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
  4. 10. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest.
  5. 11. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
  6. 12. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  7. 13. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
Down
  1. 1. The decision of a judge or jury.
  2. 3. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
  3. 4. A less serious crime.
  4. 6. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review their case.
  5. 8. A formal charging or questioning of someone with a crime
  6. 9. The government’s side in a criminal case.