Federal and State Court Systems
Across
- 7. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial
- 8. The basis that police must have to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant
- 9. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case
- 11. decides whether a person committed a crime and what the punishment should be
- 16. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
- 17. The government’s side in a criminal case.
- 18. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case
- 19. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property
- 20. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
Down
- 1. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution.
- 2. A less serious crime
- 3. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
- 4. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest
- 5. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
- 6. The decision of a judge or jury
- 10. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws.
- 12. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
- 13. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 14. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
- 15. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.