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Across 5. the lieutenant governor of Michigan 7. a serious crime 10. companies that provide gas, telephones, water, etc to a community 14. a court that hears home and family disputes 18. name for local gov't in Louisiana 20. legislation that makes a territory write a state constitution to prepare for statehood 22. a violent public disturbance by a group of people 23. name for local gov't in Alaska 24. the condition of being a state, with all its rights and benefits 25. money paid for a service 26. a document that states a group's purpose and plan 27. one part per hundred 28. to release or excuse someone from jail or prison

Down 1. a political unit that rules itself, but choses to be a part of a country 2. a municipal court that makes decisions about wills 3. a local law official like the justice of the peace 4. a court that hears cases of young people 6. keep back for a special reason 8. the governor of Michigan 9. a minor crime 11. disturbing public peace 12. to help build a person's physical/mental health and abilities 13. a court that hears civil cases, minor criminal offenses, and probate 15. a court that hears cases about small sums of money 16. sums of money set aside for a special purpose 17. to act as leader or official 19. programs set up to improve the lives of citizens who need special assistance 21. to reject or not accept