Unit 7 Judicial Branch Vocabulary

No matter what type of crime you are charged with (felony or misdemeanor) you are still a...

• felon

• criminal

• justice

• appellate

What is the name for a major crime such as a homicide or arson?

• misdemeanor

• felony

• criminal

• verdict

If you stole less than $500 worth of merchandise from Walmart and were arrested, you would likely be charged with a...

• misdemeanor

• felony

• plea

• compensation

The Supreme Court of the United States has a panel of 9 ____________ who hear and decide cases.

• justices

• criminals

• lawyers

• jury members

Jahzya and Ranyjah started a business together but Jahzya stole money from the business to use to pay for a new pair of headphones. If Ranyjah takes her to court, what type of case will it be?

• Civil

• Criminal

What is the word for the final decision in a court case made by either the judge or the jury?

• Plea

• Verdict

• Prosecution

• Compensation

Jaylynn got caught stealing a pencil from Makenzie. When Mrs. Mendez called them into her office, Jaylynn said he was not guilty.

What is the word for the statement/claim that Jaylynn made about his actions?

• Arraignment

• Verdict

• Felony

• Plea

The word the hearing where the defendant is brought before the court to hear the charges brought against them and to enter a plea.

• Verdict

• Plaintiff

• Arraignment

• Prosecution

The first time a case is heard in court is called original. If the case is appealed, then it goes to what type of court?

• Appellate

• Prosecution

• Jurisdiction

• Supreme Court

Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court has _________________ over all 50 states and their legal proceedings.

• jurisdiction

• verdict

• compensation

• plea