Unit 5 Gov Priority Words
Across
- 2. A state law that prohibits mandatory union membership as a condition of employment.
- 4. Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- 5. The process by which cases that have already been decided by a lower court are reviewed by a higher court.
- 7. A social movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
- 10. The process by which the President of the United States nominates a person to fill a judicial vacancy.
- 13. The policies of a state regarding the entry and exit of people from other countries.
- 16. A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States.
- 17. To interpret the laws of the United States and to apply them to individual cases.
- 19. Lowered the voting age to 18.
- 24. Guarantees several rights, including the right to a grand jury, protection against double jeopardy, and the right not to incriminate oneself.
- 25. Granted African American men the right to vote.
- 26. A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional.
- 27. Protects the right to keep and bear arms.
- 28. Protects freedom of speech, religion, the press, and the right to assemble and petition the government.
- 29. Prohibited poll taxes.
Down
- 1. A U.S. law enacted in 2001 that gave law enforcement agencies greater authority to monitor communications and bank accounts.
- 3. Abolished slavery.
- 6. Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to a lawyer, and the right to confront witnesses.
- 8. The three levels of the U.S. federal court system are the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, and District Courts.
- 9. A judicial philosophy that holds that the courts should defer to the policy decisions of the legislative and executive branches.
- 11. A set of policies and practices designed to address past discrimination by giving special consideration to members of a disadvantaged group in areas like employment and education.
- 12. The power of the Supreme Court to declare laws and actions of the executive and legislative branches unconstitutional.
- 14. Granted women the right to vote.
- 15. A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States.
- 18. Prohibits excessive bail and fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.
- 20. The highest judicial court in the United States.
- 21. Granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
- 22. A judicial philosophy that holds that the courts should play a role in shaping national policies.
- 23. A state or federal trial court.