Laying down the law

3. To make certain that something happens.
5. To change or cancel a previous legal decision.
7. To make an official legal decision.
10. To ask a court for a particular decision or to say you are guilty or not guilty.
11. Related to courts and the law.
13. A person who gives legal advice and represents people in court.
16. The U.S. law-making branch made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
17. The highest law of a country.

1. To stop working, usually because of your age.
2. To make sure a law or rule is obeyed.
4. The judges who serve on the Supreme Court.
6. To declare a law unconstitutional and no longer valid.
8. Fair and not supporting one side more than another.
9. Treating everyone equally and justly.
12. To disagree with the opinion of the majority, especially in a court.
14. Officially chosen for a job or position.
15. The chamber that confirms Supreme Court justices appointed by the President.