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Civics: CH 11/12
Britt
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| circuit | geographical region |
| subpoena | court order requiring person to show up in court |
| guiding principles of judges | stare decisis "let the decision stand" - precedent |
| stare decisis | "let the decision stand" guiding principle of judgegs |
| original jurisdiction | district court hears case for first time |
| district courts | - original jurisdiction in most fed cases - only court that has jury and witnesses |
| concurring opinion | agreeing with outcome but for different reason |