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supreme court

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appointment clause empowers the President to nominate and, with Senate advice and consent, appoint principal officers like ambassadors, Supreme Court justices, and Cabinet secretaries
"good behavior" indicates that justices serve for life unless impeached
example of checks and balances Congress has the power to establish new courts and sets the number of Supreme Court Justices
Litmus Test Starting with Nixon, Presidential candidates began to discuss political ideology of potential justices as part of their campaign.
Original Jurisdiction case is heard for the first time
Appellate - court hears an appeal of a decision by a lower court.
Marbury v. Madison SCOTUS has the authority to examine the constitutionality of congressional law or presidential action.
Federalist 78 Supreme Court does not have the power of the purse or sword
Amicus Curiae "friend of the court"
Writ of Certiorari a legal order from a higher court,; a lower court to send up the record of a case for review
Writ of Mandamus extraordinary court order issued by a superior court to force action when a public official or agency has neglected a non-discretionary duty, such as acting on an unreasonably delayed application.
Habeas Corpus a fundamental legal action allowing detainees to challenge unlawful imprisonment before a court, serving as a critical check against arbitrary state power and ensuring DUE PROCESS
De Facto describes an action occurring in practice but that is not necessarily created by law
De Jure used to reference an action or regulation that is formally established by law.
Ex Post Facto describes the situation in which a new law applies to acts committed in the past. (ex. sex offender registry)
Quid Pro Quo "a favor for a favor"
Subpoena a writ ordering a person to attend the court
in forma pauperis "like a poor person" a legal status allowing indigent individuals to file lawsuits or appeals without paying court fees and costs
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