Judicial
Across
- 7. Jonathan ____ is the current TN attorney general.
- 10. A general sessions court has no ___
- 11. ___ Courts are Trial courts that hear criminal and civil cases within their jurisdiction.
- 14. The ___ general & reporter represents the state in civil, criminal, and other legal matters.
- 17. Judicial branch ___ the laws passed by the legislature.
- 19. Trial by jury is granted in which article of the Tennessee State Constitution?
- 20. The ___ court is the highest court in the state of Tennessee.
- 21. This type of limited jurisdiction court hears cases involving wills & estates.
- 23. The Court of ___ Appeals hears appeals from only criminal cases.
- 26. ___ defenders are assigned to represent individuals who cannot afford a lawyer.
Down
- 1. This is the term for when the courts rule on the constitutionality of legislation or policies. *2 words, no space*
- 2. Juvenile courts hear cases involving who?
- 3. These trial courts hear equity cases involving boundary lines and divorces.
- 4. This branch of state government serves as a power check for the executive and legislative branches.
- 5. There are 32 judicial ___ in the state of Tennessee, each with their own trial courts.
- 6. Who appoints the TN Supreme Court justices?
- 8. Justice ___ is the current Chief Justice of the TN Supreme Court.
- 9. The district attorney is the chief ___ for their respective judicial district.
- 12. This type of jury is composed of randomly selected, demographically representative citizens.
- 13. The Court of Appeals hears appealed cases from this level of the court system.
- 15. Murder is an example of what type of crime?
- 16. How many judges sit on the TN Supreme Court?
- 18. How many justices sit on the Court of Appeals?
- 22. Municipal courts hear cases of ___ violations.
- 24. A misdemeanor involves ___ than one year of jail time.
- 25. These systems are responsible for resolving disagreements and determining guilt in crimes.