Judicial Branch

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Across
  1. 5. The opinion issued by judges who disagree with the decision in a case. (399)
  2. 6. A group of citizens who hear evidence during a trial & provide a verdict.
  3. 8. A formal charge of criminal action by a grand jury. (395)
  4. 9. The type of trial court that hears cases in which one individual or group thinks another has done them harm. (391)
  5. 10. An agreement whereby a defendant pleads guilty to receive a lighter sentence. (394)
  6. 11. The number of members on the US Supreme Court.
Down
  1. 1. The power of the Judicial Branch to keep the President & Congress in check.
  2. 2. An opinion that is unbiased. (389)
  3. 3. The individual who a criminal or civil case is brought against in court.
  4. 4. The type of trial court that hears cases such as burglary, murder, & DUI. (390)
  5. 7. A federal law written by the legislative branch. (403)