Unit 7 - Law

Edit Answers
123456789101112131415
Across
  1. 5. A jury that cannot reach a unanimous or sufficient majority decision, resulting in no verdict. Can lead to a mistrial.
  2. 6. The legal party responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial, typically representing the government.
  3. 7. trial that is declared invalid before it is completed
  4. 9. The official decision of a court, representing the viewpoint of the majority of judges or justices. In the Supreme Court, this becomes legal precedent.
  5. 11. The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person under the law. It ensures fair treatment through the judicial system, including fair trials, a fair hearing, and protections against arbitrary government actions.
  6. 12. A formal examination of evidence before a judge (and often a jury) to decide if a defendant is guilty in a criminal case or liable in a civil case.
  7. 13. The level of certainty required to convict someone of a crime in a criminal trial. If the jury or judge has any reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt, they must acquit. It's the highest standard of proof in law, ensuring that only those truly guilty are convicted.
  8. 14. The individual or party accused of a crime in a criminal case, or sued in a civil case
  9. 15. The power of the government to take private property for public use, such as building roads or schools, typically with compensation to the owner.
Down
  1. 1. A legal principle that allows prisoners to challenge their detention in court. It ensures that individuals cannot be held indefinitely without just cause and have the right to appear before a judge to hear the reasons for their detention
  2. 2. An opinion written by one or more judges who disagree with the majority decision. A dissenting opinion explains the reasons for disagreement and can be influential in future cases.
  3. 3. An opinion written by a judge or justice who agrees with the majority decision but has different reasons for reaching that conclusion. Concurring opinions add additional or alternative viewpoints.
  4. 4. A group of citizens selected to determine the facts in a trial and deliver a verdict based on the evidence presented.
  5. 8. See "Minority Opinion." A dissenting opinion is written by judges who disagree with the majority. It provides a different perspective and legal reasoning
  6. 10. A jury with no bias, prejudice, or prior knowledge about the case, ensuring fair consideration of the evidence