to make a request that a judge, or other person of authority, change a decision
The lawyer appealed the harsh pushinment given to his client.

a place where a crime or civil matter is reviewed and a decision is made regarding a person's guilt
The man admitted to committing the crimes in court.

a government that allows all of its people to vote for and choose their leaders
The founding fathers of the United States created the first modern democracy.

power or control by a DICTATOR
Germany under the leadership of Hitler became a dictatorship.

a senior official in court of law
The judge didn't decide who the innocent was.

someone whose job it is to give legal advice to people and speak for them in court
Together, Dick and Mr. Hobbs went to see a lawyer.

a system of government with a MONARCH as the ruler
Saudi Arabia is a(n) monarchy.

a nation in which the people vote for the government representatives and in which the head of state is a president and not a king or queen
Their government is a republic.

a person serving in the military
He hopes to be a soldier like his father.

a device or tool that is used for fighting with, attacking, or defending against other people
The police still haven't found the murder weapon.