Court Systems & Structures- Judicial Review, Roles, Court Levels

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Across
  1. 2. officer in charge of the court proceeding; ensures all evidence used in the trial is legal, instructs the jury and typically provides the sentence when a defendant is convicted
  2. 3. represents the defendant and ensures the defendant is protected according to the law
  3. 6. party initiating a lawsuit against an organization or individual
  4. 7. first level of courts
  5. 9. ______________ _____________ are neutral panels that settle a variety of disputes among parties of people and businesses
  6. 10. fifth level of courts
  7. 13. third level of courts
  8. 14. responsible for deciding what is true in a case, and in a criminal case, deciding whether or not the defendant has committed a crime
  9. 16. attorney who is hired or appointed by the state or federal government to represent the plaintiff or the state
Down
  1. 1. fourth level of courts
  2. 4. party denying or defending against allegations made by the plaintiff
  3. 5. person against whom a crime has been committed
  4. 7. second level of courts
  5. 8. records the official record of the trial; these word-for-word transcripts are used in appeals
  6. 11. Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court to take an active role in ensuring the other branches of government abide by the ______________.
  7. 12. court officer responsible for giving out subpoenas, escorting defendants from jail to the courtroom, representing the jury to the judge and protecting safety of all in the courtroom
  8. 15. Refers to the power of the Supreme Court to review the actions taken by the executive (president) and legislative (congress) branches of government.