Judicial Branch

3. An order issued by the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case (requires 4 of 9 justices).
5. The power of the courts to declare laws or government actions unconstitutional (established in Marbury v. Madison).
7. The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts.
10. The House of Representatives impeaches; the Senate conducts the trial
12. The branch of government that interprets laws & operates the court system.
14. A previous court decision that guides future cases with similar facts.
16. Law created from court decisions and judicial rulings that serve as precedent.
18. Basic rights believed to belong to all people (life, liberty, property).
20. Handles felonies, major civil & criminal cases, and appeals from county courts in Florida.
22. Law based on the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions.
23. Laws written and passed by legislatures (Congress or state legislatures).
25. Handles misdemeanors and smaller civil cases in Florida.
26. Florida’s highest court consisting of seven justices appointed to six-year terms by the governor.
27. The highest court in the United States; has final authority on interpreting federal law and the Constitution.

1. The Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional.
2. Laws that apply specifically to individuals under 18.
4. The authority of a court to hear a case first & make the initial decision.
6. The federal trial court where federal cases begin.
8. A less serious crime punishable by less than one year in jail.
9. The decision made by a judge or jury in a trial.
11. A court that reviews decisions from trial courts to determine if legal errors were made.
13. Laws dealing with crimes and punishment.
15. This approves or rejects presidential appointments of federal judges.
17. The President appoints federal judges.
19. CourtofAppeals The federal appellate court that reviews decisions from U.S. District Courts.
20. A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
21. Laws that apply to members of the armed forces.
24. The first court to hear a criminal or civil case; determines facts and makes an initial ruling.
28. Laws dealing with disputes between individuals or groups (ex: divorce, custody).