Judicial Branch Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of US Government & Constitution has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 22 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
a court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts
accordance with the Constitution
federal court where trials are held
the Supreme Court says whether and federal, state or local law or government action goes against the Constitution
a court's authority to hear and decide cases
a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case
to send a case back to a lower court to be tried again
the authority to hear cases for the first time
showing the schedule of cases it is to hear
a statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion
the area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals
authority for both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases
a statement written by a justice who votes with the majority
a written document explaining the position of one side or the other in a case
the authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court
