Judicial Branch Vocabulary Match for Civics and American History!

This Judicial Branch Vocabulary Match for Civics and American History is great practice for key vocabulary terms related to the Judicial Branch, Supreme Court, and levels of the Federal Court System!

Students match definitions to 20 vocabulary words pulled from a standard Judicial Branch unit in this cut-and-paste activity, then provide an example of each word—they can draw, glue in a picture, provide a real-life example, or write a creative sentence! Students will love having a choice for each example, and you’ll love how easy it is to quickly check their comprehension! Perfect for middle school Civics, American Government, and American History students studying the Judicial Branch in their Three Branches of Government Unit!

Compatible with the following Florida State Standards for Middle School Civics(and applicable to other states as well!):

• SS.7.CG.3.9 Explain the structure, functions and processes of the judicial branch of government. 

This Judicial Branch Vocabulary Match includes:

✯ A three-page Judicial Branch Vocabulary Match Activity. Students match cut-and-paste definitions to each vocabulary word and provide an example of each to show off their comprehension. 

✯ Twenty Cut-and Paste Definitions for Judicial Branch Vocabulary Words.

Vocabulary Words include: Judicial Branch, Article III, Judicial Review, U.S. District Court, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court, Judge, Jury, Plaintiff, Prosecution, Defense, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Writ of Certiorari, and more!

This hands-on vocabulary practice is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in your Judicial Branch unit. It can be used as individual practice, a partner activity, or used as a centers / stations activity!

This resource comes as a printable, non-editable PDF. Answer Keys are included!

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