Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

judicial vocab

TermDefinition
judicial review the power of courts to declare laws and actions of the government unconstitutional
precedent a prior court ruling that serves as an authoritative rule for deciding similar later cases
stare decisis the legal principle obligating courts to follow established precedents; 'to stand by things decided.'
jurisdiction the official power of a court to hear a case and make legal decisions
due process the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person
concurring opinion a written judicial opinion by a justice who agrees with majority decision but for different reasons
dissenting opinion a written judicial opinion by a justice who disagrees with the majority ruling of the court
originalism a judicial order that commands or prohibits a specific action or course of conduct
habeas corpus a legal order demanding that a person who is imprisoned be brought before a court
appellate pertaining to a court that hears appeals, reviewing decisions of lower courts
litigation the process of taking legal action, engaging in a lawsuit to resolves a dispute
Prosecution A government body that bring a criminal charge against a defendant who is accused of breaking one of its laws
Defense The legal representation for the defendant
Plaintiff Individual or group bringing a complaint against another party
Judicial Activism An effort by judges to take an active role in policymaking by overturning laws relatively often.
Judicial Restraint An effort by judges to avoid overturning laws and to leave policymaking up to the other two branches of the government.
Original Jurisdiction The authority to hear a case first
Appeal Asking a higher court review the decision and determine if justice was done.
Appellate Jurisdiction The authority to hear an appeal
Federal Cases Those involving federal laws & appeals from State Cases.
Created by: espindan1
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards