Judicial branch

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Across
  1. 2. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
  2. 3. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
  3. 6. The decision of a judge or jury.
  4. 9. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
  5. 12. Protected by the 5th (national) and the 14th (state and local) amendments.
  6. 13. Case A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law
  7. 15. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
Down
  1. 1. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws.
  2. 4. A less serious crime
  3. 5. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest
  4. 7. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
  5. 8. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
  6. 10. The government’s side in a criminal case.
  7. 11. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
  8. 14. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.