Federal and State Court Systems

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