Mr. Hallman's FINAL Civics Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The study of law
  2. 5. In a criminal trial, the government is seeking this
  3. 7. Type of civil court that specializes in lawsuits over the estate of a deceased family member
  4. 11. Trial held between a plaintiff and the defense
  5. 16. Purpose for punishment that means "an eye for an eye"
  6. 17. This type of homicide is justifiable or excusable and the killer is deemed faultless
  7. 18. This idea prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful
  8. 19. Number of justices on the Supreme Court
  9. 21. Branch of the federal government made up of Congress
  10. 24. Court session at which the defendant is charged with a crime and enters a plea
  11. 26. Criminal defense that allows a person to use reasonable force against another person when they are threatened or in danger
  12. 29. Killing done with malice, but without premeditation or deliberation
  13. 30. Minimum age to be a senator
  14. 31. A proposed law
  15. 32. Number of electoral votes given to Pennsylvania
  16. 33. This body approves the appointment of a Supreme Court justice
  17. 34. All levels of government have the ability to collect these
  18. 35. The party responsible for sentencing when a defendant is found guilty
  19. 36. Unlawful physical contact inflicted by one person upon another person without consent
Down
  1. 1. Trial held between the prosecution and the defense
  2. 3. Bills are proposed by both houses of this body
  3. 4. Name given to the party who commits a crime
  4. 6. Symbolic awards of money in a civil law case
  5. 8. Warrantless search exception that allows a police officer to chase a subject through a building in order to apprehend them
  6. 9. This amendment guarantees you the right to a speedy trial, a lawyer, and the right to confront witnesses
  7. 10. Pre-trial motion that asks the court for more time to prepare their case
  8. 12. Number of years in a senators term
  9. 13. Illegal use of another person's intellectual property
  10. 14. Technical term for oral/spoken defamation
  11. 15. Branch of the federal government featuring the Supreme Court
  12. 20. The basic economic model that helps control the price of consumer goods
  13. 22. Having the intent to kill or seriously harm someone
  14. 23. Factors that tend to make a crime worse, such as gruesome acts or prior convictions
  15. 25. Branch of the federal government headed by the President
  16. 27. Central bank of the United States
  17. 28. The act of strongly urging or requesting someone to commit a crime