Civics

3. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws.
4. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
7. A court case involving disputes between two parties
8. The government’s side in a criminal case.
9. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
11. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
12. A less serious crime.
13. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution.
17. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
18. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
19. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial.

1. limited jurisdiction trial court that hears cases involving children and families.
2. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
5. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
6. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
8. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
10. The decision of a judge or jury.
14. A formal charging of someone with a crime
15. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case
16. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest