Across
- 2. Division of government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- 6. A title for a judge on the Supreme Court.
- 8. A regional division of federal courts.
- 12. A request to review a court's decision.
- 15. A small mallet used by judges to maintain order.
- 16. The highest court in the United States.
- 22. Legal procedures guaranteed by the Constitution.
- 25. The document outlining the framework of the U.S. government.
- 27. Relating to the national government.
- 28. A session in court where legal arguments are presented.
- 30. The greater number of justices agreeing on a case outcome.
Down
- 1. The person who brings a case to court.
- 3. The legal team that brings charges in a criminal case.
- 4. Relating to the courts or judges.
- 5. The seat where judges sit in a courtroom.
- 7. A justice’s disagreement with the majority opinion.
- 9. A legal decision that sets an example for future cases.
- 10. The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
- 11. A written explanation of a court's decision.
- 13. A change or addition to the Constitution.
- 14. The authority of a court to hear a case.
- 17. The decision made by a jury or judge in a case.
- 18. Cases involving violations of law.
- 19. The legal team representing the accused.
- 20. The person accused or sued in a court case.
- 21. and Balances A system to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
- 23. A legal order to appear in court or provide evidence.
- 24. The schedule of cases to be heard in court.
- 26. A formal examination of evidence in a court.
- 29. Non-criminal legal disputes between parties.