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Court terms crossword with judge, jury, bail, arraignment, and legal vocabulary.
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This 17-clue crossword covers essential court and legal terminology for civics instruction. Vocabulary includes roles like judge, bailiff, and defense attorney; procedures like arraignment and voir dire; and concepts like case law, acquittal, and burden of proof. Suitable for middle school civics classes reviewing the judicial system or as a sub plan activity.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Civics
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated September 2026

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