Across
- 4. The court to which a legal case first goes or the authority to hear a case first.
- 5. A guideline for how similar cases should be decided in the future. When the court looks at the outcome of a previous case to help it determine the outcome of a current case.
- 7. The party who defends against the complaint or criminal charge.
- 8. a case in which juries decide whether people have committed crimes
- 10. A government body that brings a criminal charge against a defendant who is accused of breaking a law.
- 12. a legal dispute that does not involve criminal charges, usually when someone’s rights or property have been violated.
- 13. Effort by judges to avoid overturning laws.
- 16. the area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals
- 17. Individual or group of people who bring a complaint against another party to court.
Down
- 1. Power of the Supreme Court to overturn laws and government actions.
- 2. courts that have the authority to hear an appeal.
- 3. a statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her opinion
- 6. a statement written by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons
- 9. Effort by judges to play an active role in making policy.
- 11. a court's calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear
- 14. Plaintiffs or defendants have a right to appeal or to ask a higher court to review their case.
- 15. a court order requiring a person to appear and testify in court