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civics chapter 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| circuit | districts they serve |
| jurisdiction | the authority to hear and decide a case |
| exclusive jurisdiction | only the federal courts may hear and decide cases |
| concurrent jurisdiction | both federal and state courts have jurisdiction |
| district court | the federal courts in which trials are held and lawsuits are begun |
| original jurisdiction | the authority to hear cases for the first time. |
| appeals court | to review decisions made in lower district courts |
| appellate jurisdiction | the authority of a court to hear a casse appealed from a lower court |
| remand | sending a case back to the lower court to be tried again. |
| opinion | offers a detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind the court's decision |
| precedent | gives guidance to other judges by offering a model upon which to base their own decisions on similar cases |
| judicial review | the court can review any federal, state, or local law or action to see if it is constitutional. |
| constitutional | allowed by the constitution |
| docket | calendar |
| 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. |
| unanimous opinion | all the justices vote the same way |
| concurring opinion | the justice who agrees with the majority decision but has different reasons |
| dissenting opinion | justuces who oppose the majority decision issue |
| stare decisis | a guiding principle for all judges |
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