Judicial Branch Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 2. the branch of government that reviews and interprets laws, and punishes lawbreakers
  2. 5. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
  3. 6. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case (also called a trial court)
  4. 9. a court case between 2 parties that is related to property or money
  5. 13. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
  6. 14. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
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  1. 1. The government’s side in a criminal case.
  2. 3. the person/company filing a complaint in a civil lawsuit
  3. 4. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
  4. 7. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
  5. 8. Serious crime such as kidnapping or murder (can result in life in prison or death sentence)
  6. 10. Authorization from court for police to make an arrest
  7. 11. A less serious crime (can result in 1 year in jail, or $2,500 fine)
  8. 12. The decision of the judge or jury in a trial