Across
- 1. The individual who brings a lawsuit before a Civil Court.
- 7. A Federal law passed by the Legislature.
- 8. The type of deal, or bargain, in which an individual accepts guilt of a lesser crime to avoid prosecution of a more serious offense.
- 9. How long do Federal Judges serve, once they have been appointed & confirmed?
- 12. The type of trial system we have in the United States in which there are two opposing sides.
- 13. An opinion given by justices who may agree with the Majority Opinion, but for different reasons.
- 15. The individual who represents the government in a criminal case.
- 16. How many members currently serve on the US Supreme Court?
- 17. A formal charge of criminal action by a Grand Jury.
Down
- 2. An attempt to have a higher court review your case, arguing an error had occured.
- 3. An opinion given by justices who disagree with the Majority Opinion.
- 4. The legal principle in which a courts decision in a previous case will influence how future similar cases are also decided.
- 5. The individual who criminal charges or civil damages are alleged against.
- 6. The type of cases a certain court system has authority to rule on.
- 10. Who is responsible for confirming Federal Judges & appointed members of the US Supreme Court?
- 11. Who is responsible for nominating Federal Judges & members of the US Supreme Court?
- 14. a group of individuals who hear evidence and provide a verdict in a court case.