Judicial Branch

5. A written argument submitted to a court
6. Approves the president’s nominations to the federal courts
7. of district courts in the U.S.
11. Judicial philosophy limiting judges’ own power
14. Amendment guaranteeing a speedy and public trial
15. Type of case where laws are broken
16. An earlier court decision that guides future cases
19. Number of justices needed to agree to hear a case
20. Amendment guaranteeing due process and protection against self-incrimination
21. Writ or order by the Supreme Court to hear a lower court case
24. Length of term for a federal judge (one word answer)
26. The person who brings a lawsuit
27. The highest federal court in the United States
28. Explains the decision of the court
30. First female justice on the Supreme Court (no spaces)
32. Federal court where most cases begin
34. Power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
35. Judicial philosophy promoting active interpretation of the Constitution

1. Process used to remove a federal judge or justice
2. Court case that ended segregation in schools (no spaces)
3. The person being sued or charged with a crime
4. Opinion written by a justice who disagrees with the majority
8. Group of appellate courts by region
9. Supreme Court case that established judicial review
10. Number of regional appellate courts
12. First African American Supreme Court Justice (no spaces)
13. Type of case involving disputes between people
15. Something that agrees with the Constitution
17. System that prevents any branch from gaining too much power
18. Article of the Constitution that outlines the Judicial Branch
22. Federal courts that review decisions from lower courts
23. Fair treatment through the judicial system
25. Legal punishment involving execution (two words, no space)
29. The legal party bringing charges in a criminal case
31. Opinion written by a justice who agrees with the decision but for different reasons
33. Circuit court where Minnesota is located