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- 2. A formal legal challenge made when someone disagrees with a court’s decision.
- 4. A person whose religion is Judaism.
- 8. The foundational rulebook of the U.S. government, signed in 1788.
- 10. Setting objectives and taking action to accomplish them.
- 12. Court Justice Any of the nine judges serving on the Supreme Court.
- 13. of Rights The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, listing the basic rights of citizens.
- 14. Successfully reaching a goal through effort.
- 17. Rights Laws Laws that protect people’s rights when violated.
- 18. The destruction of personal or private property.
- 20. A U.S. senator from Wisconsin in the 1950s who led anti-communist investigations, limiting free speech.
- 22. The place where a trial takes place and legal issues are settled.
- 23. A person licensed to handle various legal matters, including defending or prosecuting cases.
- 25. Objects, documents, and facts used in court to support legal arguments.
- 27. The person accused of a crime in a trial.
- 29. Rights Movement A political movement in the 1960s-70s advocating for gender equality.
- 30. of Speech The First Amendment right allowing citizens to express opinions without government interference.
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- 1. An organization that defends civil rights through lawsuits and advocacy.
- 3. The party in a civil case who is suing another person or entity.
- 5. A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution.
- 6. Court The highest court of law in the United States.
- 7. When two people or organizations have a disagreement that goes to court.
- 9. School of Law One of the best law schools in America, located within Columbia University in New York City.
- 11. A government official responsible for overseeing legal proceedings.
- 15. The legal name for a piece of evidence presented in court.
- 16. When a Supreme Court Justice disagrees with the majority opinion.
- 18. The final decision made by a jury or judge in a trial.
- 19. School of Law A prestigious Ivy League law school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- 21. of Appeals The second-highest court in America after the Supreme Court.
- 22. The legislative branch of the U.S. government, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- 24. To treat someone cruelly or unfairly because of race, religion, or political views.
- 26. Discrimination or hostility toward Jewish people.
- 28. The use of physical force to harm someone or damage property.
- 31. Protection Clause A part of the Fourteenth Amendment that bans states from denying any person equal protection under the law.
