Across
- 5. The government’s side in a criminal case.
- 6. The authority of a court to hear and decide specific types of cases.
- 7. The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time.(2words)
- 10. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest(2words)
- 12. One of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals, which handle appeals from district courts.(2words)
- 13. The quality of being consistent with the provisions of the Constitution.
- 15. The decision of a judge or jury
- 16. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case(2words)
- 17. A legal action through which a person can seek relief from unlawful detention.(2words)
- 20. Courts established by state constitutions to handle matters not within federal jurisdiction.(2words)
Down
- 1. A court that reviews decisions made by lower courts.(2words)
- 2. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 3. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
- 4. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers. (2words)
- 8. A federal trial court where most federal cases begin.(2words)
- 9. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.(2words)
- 11. The power of courts to review and potentially invalidate laws or government actions.(2words)
- 14. A court case involving disputes between two parties (2words)
- 18. The highest federal court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the Constitution.(2words)
- 19. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws(2words)