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Chapter 8 Vocab
The Judicial Branch
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circuits | The area of jurisdiction of a federal court of appeals |
| Jurisdiction | Authority for both State and Federal Courts to hear and decide cases |
| Exclusive Jurisdiction | Authority of only Federal Courts to hear and decide cases |
| Concurrent Jurisdiction | Authority of both state and federal governments |
| District Courts | Federal courts where trials are held and lawsuits are begun |
| Original Jurisdiction | 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 |
| Remanding | To send a case back to lower court to be trialed again |
| Opinion | A detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind the courts decision |
| Precedent | A ruling that used as the basis for a judicial decision in later, similar cases |
| Judicial Review | The power of the supreme court to say whether any federal, state, or local law or action that goes against the constitution |
| Constitutional | Abides by the constitution |
| Docket | Where a court date is set by the judge |
| Majority Opinion | Over 50% on the vote |
| 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, presenting his or her own reasoning |
| Unanimous Opinion | 100% vote the same |
| Stare Decisis | The practice of using earlier judicial rulings as a basis for deciding cases |
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