The Judicial Branch

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Across
  1. 2. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution.
  2. 3. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws.
  3. 5. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder. In Virginia, the most severe class of felony can result in life in prison or a death sentence.
  4. 6. A less serious crime. In Virginia, the most severe class of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
  5. 7. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  6. 9. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
  7. 11. The decision of a judge or jury.
  8. 12. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
Down
  1. 1. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
  2. 4. The government’s side in a criminal case.
  3. 8. A court case involving disputes between two parties related to money or property.
  4. 10. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws.