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Flashcards by Za'Mary's Tatum, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Za'Mary's Tatum
over 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Supreme Court | Power and Prestige |
| Original Jurisdiction | The authority to hear cases for the first time. |
| Appellate Jurisdiction | The authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court. |
| " 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 |
| Precedent | Gives guidance to other judges by offering a model upon which t base their own decisions on similar cases |
| Stare Decisis | A Latin term that means " let the decision stand". |
| Brief | A written document that explains one side's position on the case. |
| Majority Opinion | Presents the views of the majority of the justices on a case. |
| Dissenting Opinion | An 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. |
| Concurring Opinion | A written opinion by one or more judges of a court which agrees with the decision made by the majority of the court |
| Marbury Vs. Madison | A 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 |
| Judicial Review | The 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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