Across
- 1. a long, loose outer garment reaching to ankles
- 4. both sides present arguments and evidence
- 7. The branch that interpret laws
- 8. a constitutional right to reject a decision
- 10. evaluates evidence and delivers a verdict
- 12. a written opinion disagreeing with the majority decision
- 14. to refuse to accept or to decide against a previous decision or order
- 15. Court that is at the top, has final authority
- 16. the formal, final stage of a criminal trial where a court imposes a penalty
- 19. protects the defendant’s rights
- 20. a change to a law that is not yet in operation and is still being discussed
Down
- 2. a draft of a proposed law
- 3. represents the state and proves guilt
- 5. Who enforces the laws?
- 6. The branch of the Government that passes laws
- 9. ensures the trial is fair and applies the law
- 11. agreement reached by a jury
- 13. judge on the Supreme Court
- 17. a small hammer to call for attention or order
- 18. formally accuse of something, especially an offence under law