Judicial Branch Vocab Crossword

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments
the party who initiates a lawsuit
the capacity of the states to regulate behavior and enforce order within their territory for the betterment of the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of their inhabitants.
fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
make false and damaging statements about (someone).
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
It states that no person shall be “deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”
the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
Prosecution by the State of a person or organization, for committing a public wrong considered an offense against the State
A lawsuit brought to redress a private wrong such as breach of contract, encroachment, or negligence
the state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech
an opinion in a legal case in certain legal systems written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with the majority opinion of the court
a calendar or list of cases for trial or people having cases pending.
orders a lower court to deliver its record in a case so that the higher court may review it.
a judicial opinion agreed to by more than half of the members of a court.
an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
a written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court