Across
- 4. The idea that lower courts have to follow decisions of higher courts
- 5. How long Sup Ct judges serve
- 7. This is where a case is first filed and heard (2 words)
- 9. Brings criminal charges against people (2 words)
- 10. The name or term for someone accused of a crime
- 11. You are this, when you are first accused of a crime
- 12. The idea that courts can look at, and overturn, unconstitutional laws (2 words)
- 13. each party presents its own evidence, and makes its own case (2 words)
Down
- 1. approved of judicial nominees
- 2. Presidents consider this, when nominating Sup Ct judges
- 3. If you don't like what the lower court does, you can ask this court for a second look (2 words)
- 6. issued by appellate courts, these have the force of law (2 words)
- 8. "Taking a deal" in your criminal case (2 words)