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The Judicial Branch
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- 1Supreme CourtPower and Prestige
- 2Original JurisdictionThe authority to hear cases for the first time.
- 3Appellate JurisdictionThe authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court.
- 4" Rule By 4"The rule of 4 is a supreme court of the United States practice that permits four of the nine justices to grant a writ of certiorari
- 5PrecedentGives guidance to other judges by offering a model upon which t base their own decisions on similar cases
- 6Stare DecisisA Latin term that means " let the decision stand".
- 7BriefA written document that explains one side's position on the case.
- 8Majority OpinionPresents the views of the majority of the justices on a case.
- 9Dissenting OpinionAn opinion in a legal case written by one or more judges expressing disagreement with majority opinion of the court which gives rise to it's judgement.
- 10Concurring OpinionA written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court
- 11Marbury Vs. MadisonA landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the court formed the basis for the exercise of the judicial review in the United States under Article lll of the Constitution
- 12Judicial ReviewThe court can review any federal , state , or local law or action to see if it is constitutional , or allowed by the Constitution.
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