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Judicial Branch

Flashcards on the US Judicial Branch

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Any behavior considered by a society and its institutions consider it harmful. crime
The group of laws that define what actions are considered crimes. Criminal Law
The earliest known collection of written laws. Hammurabi's Code
The area of law that refer to disputes between people. Civil law
Laws passed by lawmaking bodies. Statutory Law
Laws made by judges decisions, common sense, and precedents. Common law
A word that refers to earlier decisions. precedent
Laws made by government agencies, not elected bodies. Administrative Law
Laws based upon the Constitution and the Supreme Court interpreting the Constitution. Constitutional Law
The process of reviewing the result of a previous trial. appeal
The right to rule. authority
The authority of a court to properly hear any cases. jurisdiction
To change or influence. affect
The lowest level of federal courts. District Courts
The authority of a court to properly hear any cases for the first time. Original Jurisdiction
US trial courts who have original jurisdiction to hear cases. District Courts
Federal trial judges. US District Judges
The "local courts" in the Federal Court System. Federal District Court
The right have jurisdiction to hear appeals. Appellate jurisdiction
The second level of Federal Courts. Courts of Appeals
The title of Judges on the Supreme Court. Justice
The highest level of Federal Courts. Supreme Court
The power to decide if laws are Constitutional. Judicial Review
Fully clear, no ambiguity. explicit
To return a case to a lower court. remand
The reasoning given behind a court's decision. opinion
A judge agrees with a decsion, but for different reasons. concurring opinion
An explanation as to why a justice believes the majority of judges are wrong in their decision. dissenting opinion
Court decision that states police must inform suspects of their legal rights. Miranda v Arizona
Court decision that states segregation in public schools is illegal. Brown v Board of Education
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