Crossword 2: Legal Professions, Systems, Categories of Law, and Bills

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Across
  1. 6. - A bill introduced by a member of the ruling government.
  2. 7. - The elected lower chamber of Canada’s Parliament.
  3. 8. - The appointed upper chamber of Canada’s Parliament.
  4. 9. - Law that outlines the process for enforcing legal rights and duties.
  5. 10. - A group of citizens tasked with determining the outcome of a trial.
  6. 13. - A member of the Senate appointed to review and approve legislation.
  7. 15. - Law that governs disputes between individuals or organizations.
  8. 16. - The side that brings charges against the accused in a criminal trial.
  9. 17. - A law that has been enacted by a legislative body.
  10. 18. - Law developed through judicial decisions and past cases.
  11. 21. - Law governing civil wrongs that cause harm or loss.
  12. 23. - A legal excuse justifying actions in urgent situations.
  13. 24. - Law that defines the structure and operation of government.
  14. 26. - A previous case that influences future legal decisions.
  15. 27. - Law concerning matters such as marriage, divorce, and child custody.
  16. 30. - Law dealing with offenses against society.
  17. 31. - An official who presides over court proceedings.
  18. 33. - A bill affecting the general public.
Down
  1. 1. - The belief that monarchs derive their authority from God.
  2. 2. - Law dealing with inheritance and wills.
  3. 3. - A method of resolving disputes by fighting a duel.
  4. 4. - Law that governs the ownership and use of land and property.
  5. 5. - An elected representative in the House of Commons.
  6. 9. - A bill affecting a specific individual or group rather than the public.
  7. 11. - Law governing relations between nations.
  8. 12. - Payment given to make up for harm done.
  9. 14. - Traveling courts in medieval England.
  10. 19. - Law that regulates government agencies and their operations.
  11. 20. - Law that regulates legally binding agreements.
  12. 22. - Law governing employment relationships.
  13. 25. - The legal representative defending the accused.
  14. 26. - A bill introduced Individual MP's without government support.
  15. 28. - A proposed law under consideration by a legislature.
  16. 29. - Law governing internal matters within a country.
  17. 32. - Law that governs the relationship between individuals and the government.