Across
- 2. The highest standard of judicial review used to evaluate laws affecting fundamental rights or suspect classifications.
- 6. A separate opinion written by a justice who disagrees with the majority’s decision.
- 7. An opinion that agrees with the majority outcome but offers different reasoning.
- 9. Clause A provision in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution granting Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce.
- 10. The legal principle that determines whether a party has the right to bring a case to court.
- 11. A philosophy emphasizing limited judicial intervention and deference to legislative decisions.
- 14. A criterion for determining whether a court can review a case, focusing on whether the issue is ready for judicial resolution.
- 16. A constitutional guarantee that no individual or group will be denied the same protection under the law as others.
- 17. A philosophy where judges are more willing to interpret the Constitution broadly and overturn laws.
- 19. A judicial decision that serves as a rule or guide for future cases with similar issues.
- 20. A system of government where power is divided between national and state governments.
- 21. A criterion used to dismiss cases that no longer require resolution.
- 22. A constitutional guarantee of fair legal procedures before the government can deprive a person of life, liberty, or property.
- 23. The principle that government authority is derived from and limited by a constitution.
- 24. A "friend of the court" brief submitted by a non-party to provide additional information or arguments.
Down
- 1. The doctrine of adhering to precedent in judicial decision-making.
- 3. The lowest level of judicial scrutiny, where laws are upheld if they are reasonably related to a legitimate government interest.
- 4. The power of courts to assess whether a law or government action is in compliance with the Constitution.
- 5. An order issued by the Supreme Court to review a lower court’s decision.
- 8. Clause A provision in the First Amendment prohibiting the government from establishing an official religion.
- 12. A provision in the First Amendment protecting individuals’ rights to practice their religion freely.
- 13. The process through which provisions of the Bill of Rights are applied to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
- 15. The official decision of the court that reflects the views of the majority of justices.
- 18. The division of governmental authority among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.