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Chap 16 gov terms
standing to sue, class action suits, etc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| standing to sue | the requirement that plaintiffs have a serious interest in a case, which depends on whether they have sustained or are likely to sustain a direct and substantial injury from a party or an action of government |
| class action suit | lawsuits permitting a small number of people to sue on behalf of all other people similarly situated |
| justiciable disputes | a requirement that to be heard a case must be capable of being settled as a matter of law rather than on other grounds as is commonly the case in legislative bodies |
| amicus curiae briefs | legal briefs submitted by a "friend of the court"for the purpose of raising additional points of view and presenting info not contained in the briefs of the formal parties; attempt to influence a court's decision |
| original jurisdiction | the jurisdiction of courts that hear a case first, usually in a trial; the courts that determine the facts about a case |
| appellate jurisdiction | the jurisdiction of courts that hear cases brought to them on appeal from lower courts; do not review the factual record, only the legal issues |
| district courts | the 91 federal courts of original jurisdiction; the only fed courts in which trials are held and in which juries may be impaneled |
| courts of appeal | appellate courts empowered to review all final decisions of district courts, except in rare cases; also hear appeals to orders of many federal regulatory agencies |
| Supreme Court | the pinnacle of the American judicial system; ensures uniformity in interpreting national laws, resolves conflicts among states, and maintains national supremacy in law; controls its agenda |
| senatorial courtesy | an unwritten tradition whereby nominations for state-level federal judicial posts are not confirmed if they are opposed by a senator form the state in which the nominee will serve; also applies to courts of appeal when opposition from state senator |
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