civics

4. Jurisdiction The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
6. Cause The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
8. Process The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws - especially the rights guaranteed in the 4th - 8th amendments to the Constitution.
9. Jurisdiction The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case. Courts with original jurisdiction are also known as trial courts.
10. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
11. Case A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
12. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.

1. Branch The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
2. Case A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
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5. The government’s side in a criminal case.
6. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
7. Review The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws.