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Chapter 8
Civics and Economics chapter 8 definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circuit | the area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals |
| Jurisdiction | a court's authority to hear and decide cases |
| Exclusive Jurisdiction | authority of only federal courts to hear and decide cases |
| Concurrent Juristiction | authority for both state and federal courts to hear and decide cases |
| District Court | federal court where trials are held and lawsuits are begun |
| Original Jurisdiction | the authority to hear cases for the first time |
| Appeals Court | a court that reviews decisions made in lower district courts |
| Appellate Jurisdiction | the authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court |
| Remand | to send a case back to a lower court to be tried again |
| Opinion | a detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind a court's decision in a case |
| Precedent | a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case |
| Judicial Review | the power of the Supreme Court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or government action goes against the Constitution |
| Consitutional | in accordance with the Constitution |
| Docket | a court's calendar, showing the schedule of cases it is to hear |
| Brief | a written document explaining the position of one side or the other in a case |
| Majority Opinion | a statement that presents the views of the majority of Supreme Court justices regarding a case |
| Unanimous Opinion | the Supreme Court rules on a case in which all justices agree on the ruling |
| Concurring Opinion | a statement written by a justice who votes with the majority, but for different reasons |
| Dissenting Opinion | a statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her opinion |
| Stare Decisis | the practice of using earlier judicial rulings as a basis for deciding cases |
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