The Judicial Branch in Georgia State Government (AKS 46)

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Across
  1. 7. Legal rights owed to every citizen in the justice system
  2. 8. Laws dealing with crimes against the state
  3. 11. Court step where defendant enters a plea
  4. 12. Legal disputes between individuals or groups, often about money or property
  5. 13. Length of time a judge serves before re-election or reappointment
  6. 16. The process of selecting judges in Georgia
  7. 17. Court that reviews cases from lower courts in Georgia
  8. 18. Applying laws fairly and ensuring justice in the courts
  9. 19. Group of citizens deciding if formal charges should be filed
  10. 20. Judge determines punishment after conviction
  11. 22. Agreement to plead guilty for a lighter sentence
  12. 23. Whether a law agrees with the state or U.S. Constitution
  13. 24. The state bringing charges in a criminal case
  14. 25. Explaining the meaning and application of laws
Down
  1. 1. Determines if there is enough evidence for trial
  2. 2. Highest court in Georgia’s judicial branch
  3. 3. Final decision of guilt or innocence made by a judge or jury
  4. 4. A judge selected rather than elected
  5. 5. Person accused in a civil or criminal case
  6. 6. Power of the courts to rule laws or government actions unconstitutional
  7. 9. When a suspect is taken into custody
  8. 10. Branch of government that interprets laws and administers justice
  9. 14. Person or group bringing a civil case
  10. 15. Official record of an arrest
  11. 21. Judge explains charges, rights, and sets bail