Judicial Branch Vocabulary, Chapters 16 and 17, Section 3
Crossword
Complete the crossword, then click on "Check" to check your answer. If you are stuck, you can click on "Hint" to get a free letter. Click on a number in the grid to see the clue or clues for that number.
Check
Across:
1. things that people create such as songs, music, books, poetry, art, and software 10. an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime 12. a notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or a charge 13. a child or teenager who commits a serious crime or repeatedly breaks the law
Down:
2. a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done 3. the owner's exclusive right to control, publish, and sell an original work 4. a hearing in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty 5. a person or party filing a lawsuit 6. to correct a person's behavior 7. a relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items 8. a jury that cannot agree on a verdict 9. a serious crime such as murder, rape, kidnapping, or robbery 11. a vote of not guilty