Across
- 1. decides wether an individual is guilty or innocent and approves presidential appointees
- 3. after a case was decided by the court of appeals, the losing side can appeal the conclusion by this. these cases usually include important issues. this can choose to hear or decline a case.
- 6. third branch of the government, made up of the supreme court
- 8. made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Has the ability to make laws
- 11. a set of basic principles that determine the power and duties of the government
- 15. has the power to impeach government officials
- 16. to cancel laws congress has passed
- 17. lower federal courts that are divided according to cases over which they have jurisdiction
Down
- 2. first African American justice
- 4. the highest executive officer and head of the Executive branch
- 5. makes laws
- 7. freedom from punishment
- 8. the head of the senate, which advises the president
- 9. first female court justice
- 10. vote to bring charges of serious crimes against, a president
- 12. Enforces laws
- 13. Commands that have the power of law
- 14. a group of judges that can decide if a case was tried fairly in the lower courts