State Judicial Branch

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Across
  1. 2. The lower courts render judgments or __________.
  2. 4. Handles civil and criminal cases.
  3. 7. Felonies are serious _________.
  4. 9. Good or bad feelings about a group that might affect judgment.
  5. 11. The court has the power to ________, or remove a judge.
  6. 12. Typically known as court of appeals.
  7. 14. Has claim brought against them.
  8. 15. Initiates a lawsuit.
Down
  1. 1. Heard in state or federal district courts.
  2. 3. Seeks legal remedy for harm or injury.
  3. 5. The lower courts apply the ____.
  4. 6. The higher courts check for legal _________.
  5. 8. Less serious crimes compared to felonies.
  6. 10. State __________ courts ensure compliance with state law.
  7. 13. US Judges serve in a representative _______________.
  8. 16. The length of a term for a US Judge varies from four to ___ years.