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Civics Chapter 8

Civics Chapter 8 Study Guide

TermDefinition
Appeals Courts to review decisions made in lower district courts.
Concurrent Jurisdiction they share jurisdiction.
Judicial Review power to say whether any federal, state, or local government action goes against the Constitution.
Stare Decisis "let the decision stand."
Opinion offers a detailed explanation of the legal thinking behind the court's decision.
Majority Opinion presents the views of the majority of the justices on a case.
Docket calendar
Circuit Courts a court that sits in more than one place in a judicial district.
Jurisdiction a court's authority to hear and decide cases.
Exclusive Jurisdiction that only these courts may hear and decide such case.
Original Jurisdiction the authority to hear cases for the first time.
Appellate Jurisdiction the authority of a court to hear a case appealed from a lower court.
Remand the case, that is, send the case back to the lower court to be tried again.
Subpoena a court order requiring someone to appear in court.
Brief a written document that explains one side's position on the case.
Dissenting Opinion a justice who disagrees with the majority's decision may write.
Precedent gives guidance to the other judges by offering a model upon who share their ideas about politics and justice.
Marbury v. Madison decided expanding the scope of the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction.
What are the five steps in deciding a Supreme Court case? 1.Lower Courts 2.Petition for Certiorari 3.Merits Stage 4.Oral argument 5.Decision
What are the main four factors that influence decisions made by the Supreme Court? egal, personal, ideological, and influences
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