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Judicial Branch

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Precedent a court decision in an earlier case with facts and legal issues similar to those in a case currently before a court
Trial Court the local, state, or federal court that is the first to hear a civil or criminal case; involves a hearing and decision with a single judge, with or without a jury
Jurisdiction the right and power for courts to hear a case, interpret and apply the law
Summary Judgment a determination made by a court without a full trial
Writ of certiorari the procedure to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case
Independent judiciary the idea that decisions from the courts are fair and are not influenced by the other branches of government
Appeal a request, made after a trial, asking a higher court to decide whether that trial was conducted properly
Supreme Court the highest court of the United States; it sits at the top of the federal court system
Judicial Review the power of the judicial branch to review the actions of the executive and legislative branches and determine whether or not they are unconstitutional
Chief Justice the head justice of the Supreme Court
Court Order a formal statement from a court that orders someone to do or stop doing something
Right to Legal Counsel the right of a defendant to be assisted by an attorney
Writ of Mandamus court order directing an official to perform an official duty.
Miranda Warnings warnings that police must read to suspects prior to questioning that advises them of their rights.
Self-incrimination giving testimony that can be used against oneself
Appellate Process the process of asking a higher court to decide whether a trial was conducted properly
District Court trial courts in the United States federal court system.
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