Law Chapter 1 Key Terms Crossword

A state’s authority to govern itself.
The legal right of a person who is imprisoned without explanation to appear in court within a reasonable time.
Agreement between states to return fugitives from justice to their home countries.
Lists basic facts in a legal case and makes it easy to locate the case in a law library.
A political, social, and economic system that existed in Europe between the 9th and 15th centuries that was based on the relationship of lord and vassal.
A person who is sued in a civil action or charged with a criminal offense.
The basic rule that neither individuals nor the government is above the law.
To seek to influence the government to make certain laws.
A prosecutor in criminal matters who works on behalf of society.
A court decision used to decide a similar case.
Penalties or restrictions imposed on a country.
The procedure to change Canada’s Constitution.
Criminal acts that violate the customs of war.
The authority or power to make laws.
The person who sues in a civil action.
A proposed law.